Flame throwers

I took the clear acrylic bird feeder down from my kitchen window.

The squirrels were cute for awhile, snacking up there at eye level, but I got tired of looking at the sunflower seeds that fell between the feeder and the window, which looked sloppy.

News flash: squirrels aren't neat eaters. Besides, it was never my intention to feed the squirrels.

So now the bird feeder sits, gleaming, on the kitchen desk, waiting to be installed on another window.

I haven't decided yet which window it will be. Since we know that no birds are likely to come and dine, I'm hoping to find a window that the squirrels can't get to.

Maybe a good place would be one of the large windows that make up the sun room itself. Can squirrels climb glass? I guess we'll find out.

Meanwhile, cardinals, chickadees, and Carolina wrens have begun coming to the deck, to peck at the small seeds that remained when the squirrels were done hogging all of the peanut halves and sunflower seeds.

These aren't great pictures but bear in mind, I was sitting in my chair on the far side of the sun room, shooting these with a long lens through a glass door.

Rizzo may have been bumping my elbow too. So there's that.

There are cardinals in my yard every day; they seem to like it around here.

So I threw what little was left of my stash of birdseed, down on the deck for them to enjoy.

And the deck is decorated pretty much nonstop with birds having a good time. I love that.

The cardinals look like little fire engines out there. Oh but wait ... here comes a squirrel.

And that is all for now.

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Happy Wednesday

Comments

[Mari]

Oh those squirrels! They are nothing if not persistent!
Cardinals are always such a nice spot of color.
Have a great weekend! :)

[Cheryl]

I found a picture of a squirrel knocking on a window exclaiming that the birdfeeder was empty! I wanted to send it to you, but I could not figure out how. We love cardinals. They look so pretty in the snow, too.

[Jennifer]

@Mari ... The squirrels are as persistent as the cardinals are red! xoxo

@Cheryl ... I wish I could be sure if you're pulling my leg. xoxo

[Barb]

Red is my favorite color, and Cardinals are my favorite birds. You're lucky to have them as visitors. Unfortunately, they don't come visit me at high altitude. Just a heads-up: squirrels can fling themselves long distances. If there's a chance for food, they will ultimately find a way. Good Luck!

[Jennifer]

@Barb ... If they want what's in that bird feeder badly enough to fling themselves, I think I'd probably enjoy that, haaahaha! We shall see ... xoxo

[Judy]

I buy a product called Cole's Flaming Squirrel, which is a super hot liquid I mix in the bird seed. The birds like it, but it burns the squirrel's mouth, so they stay away from the feeders. I have a separate feeder with sunflower seeds, corn and peanuts for the squirrels. Now I am trying to figure out how to keep the birds out of the squirrel feeder.

[Jennifer]

@Judy ... haaahaha good luck! And thanks for that tip. Last night TG bought safflower seed for my feeder, which squirrels are said to decline but birds love. But for good measure, I just ordered some Cole's Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce from Amazon. Never heard of that. Aces!!!!! xoxo