A few weeks ago, after one of those early snowfalls, a Red Squirrel came to investigate the bird feeders. We only use two hanging 'squirrel-proof' feeders, and so far the squirrels haven't got to them, but there's lots of fallen seeds to attract them.
It's a long trip for him from the old stone fencerow where he lives, but he braved it all the way to our deck and was finding some of that fallen seed.
Then he checked out the feeder. Birds can feed through larger openings in the mesh, but a squirrel pulls the entire wire cage down with its weight, closing off the openings.
He seemed to investigate it thoroughly, but had no luck this time. From our experience having birdfeeders invaded by larger grey squirrels when we lived further south, we have no interest in feeding squirrels for the winter.
This one appeared to give up, and eventually ran along the deck railing to disappear. I may still put some nuts out for him over closer to his fencerow home.
Our Christmas visiting is over, and a good time was had by all, though it's been a green Christmas here, with just little bits of white left in the ditches. And with the temperature above freezing, and the rain or drizzle it's not very nice walking in the woods. I'm hoping for colder weather, even if we don't get snow, so the walking is a little less mucky!
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Nice pictures of the squirrel. We have those little red ones here too. I've not seen many of the gray kind around here.
ReplyDeleteI am not a fan of squirrels, but they are cute.
What a devious little rascal! For all that curiousity, he deserves a few peanuts.
ReplyDeleteCute little devil, but if it could get at your seed it would eat you out of house and home. Watching their antics is worth some seed or an ear of salvaged corn.
ReplyDeleteCute squirrel pics. We have big gray squirrels here, and they are always getting into our bird feeders.
ReplyDeleteThose Red Squirrels can be destructive. We have a bunch of Grey Squirrels we feed them away from the bird feeders, we have baffles and squirrel proof feeders...they hang out underneath the bird feeders...Chance chases them out of the yard many times a day...keeps a Border Collie busy:)
ReplyDeleteLove the squirrel photos - silly little guys. Our run and jump in the tree tops and one time one fell to the street from about 30 feet up - shook himself and got up and ran off. Guess they are bouncy.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of the squirrel. They're cute little critters.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a happy Christmas! The Red Squirrel is pretty, cute shots. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. I wish you and your family a Happy Healthy New Year..
ReplyDeleteI stopped feeding the birds because of the squirrels, mainly. Them and the house sparrows, that is! :-)
ReplyDeleteCute yet cheeky little buggers lol ! I have two flat feeders closer to the ground for the squirrels to keep them off of the hanging bird feeders and it has worked for a few years now . Lovely photos . We don't have red squirrels here just black and grey ! Thanks for sharing , Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteHe is a cute one! Looks tiny compared to the city squirrels.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful series.
ReplyDeleteSquirrels can be such pest, although cute when they leave out bird feeders alone.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of this little red varmint! It can get frustrating dealing with squirrels and birdfeeders. We've manage to outfox them here, but it's not easy. They are smart little buggers!
ReplyDeleteOh how I love Red Squirrels, those little chattering companions of my walks in the woods. You have captured their absolute cuteness perfectly!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little rascal. They are so fun to watch!!
ReplyDeleteThat's an adorable squirrel!
ReplyDeleteRiley's cousin. In 24 years, this is the first squirrel we've had near the house. Glad you have feeders that exclude them.
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