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[Ambient4190]

So.. I love dogs! and Hummingbirds but they are gone now...picture below is a Hummingbird

Anyone an *expert* on keeping Squirrels off wild bird feeders????? (without harming them of course!)

I am trying again with a new 'squirrel' proof feeder but as I work I can't stand guard all day to shoo them off...we'll see

 

[likes2watchU]

So.. I love dogs! and Hummingbirds but they are gone now...picture below is a Hummingbird

Anyone an *expert* on keeping Squirrels off wild bird feeders????? (without harming them of course!)

I am trying again with a new 'squirrel' proof feeder but as I work I can't stand guard all day to shoo them off...we'll see

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My dad tried vaseline back when I was growing up. I don't recall its effectiveness, but sure it was hilarious to watch???

ETA: Here's a couple articles with some tips - likely more up-to-date than the 40+ year old methods of a simple daddy

How to Successfully Squirrel-Proof Your Bird Feeders

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Bird Feeder: 13 Proven Tips & Tricks

 

[likes2watchU]

My dad tried vaseline back when I was growing up. I don't recall its effectiveness, but sure it was hilarious to watch???

ETA: Here's a couple articles with some tips - likely more up-to-date than the 40+ year old methods of a simple daddy

How to Successfully Squirrel-Proof Your Bird Feeders

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Bird Feeder: 13 Proven Tips & Tricks

I will say... there is some first class entertainment out there when searching "squirrel proofed bird feeders"

May I present Exhibit #1:

 

[ImpishSeraph]

So.. I love dogs! and Hummingbirds but they are gone now...picture below is a Hummingbird

Anyone an *expert* on keeping Squirrels off wild bird feeders????? (without harming them of course!)

I am trying again with a new 'squirrel' proof feeder but as I work I can't stand guard all day to shoo them off...we'll see

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I have never seen a bird like that

 

[ImpishSeraph]

I see it’s been a while since I posted. Life just seems to fly by. Yesterday was a quiet day really. I just got a little paperwork done before an hour or so dog training then back to cut the grass and cut back the old raspberry canes before tying in the new ones. Then it was lunch and out with the management for a couple of hours walking. Eventually I got to settle, watch a little soccer and speak to the family.

Today was the usual 5.00 am start then out on the hill with the dogs. It was a beautiful day with good guns who could shoot for a change. It started cold at -2 and clearing the windscreen, then in the sun it lifted to about 14 so it was a case of shedding clothes as the day went on.

I will finish the day on the computer prepping for a day at the desk and meetings!

That is cold! When I was in weather that cold, I don't remember it. I was too young

 

[likes2watchU]

I have never seen a bird like that

Right? Most hummingbird pics I've seen have them caught mid-air or mid-motion. This is more a still silhouette which makes it look less hummingbird-y. Nice shot

 

[ImpishSeraph]

Right? Most hummingbird pics I've seen have them caught mid-air or mid-motion. This is more a still silhouette which makes it look less hummingbird-y. Nice shot

I didn't even realize it was a hummingbird lol

 

[likes2watchU]

I didn't even realize it was a hummingbird lol

I am no ornithologist! @Ambient4190 identified it in their post or I would not have recognized it either

 

[ImpishSeraph]

I am no ornithologist! @Ambient4190 identified it in their post or I would not have recognized it either

Look at you with the big words

 

[likes2watchU]

Look at you with the big words

 

[ImpishSeraph]

I already forgot the long word he used

 

[likes2watchU]

I already forgot the long word he used

I won't let the words know.
It might hurt their feelings

 

[ImpishSeraph]

I won't let the words know.
It might hurt their feelings

Give me a number and I'm more likely to remember

 

[Oldermom935]

Give me a number and I'm more likely to remember

I'm thinking number 1. Easy to remember and reminds us of everyone on the thread. Even the observers.

 

[likes2watchU]

This one goes out to @ImpishSeraph and @Oldermom935

 

[likes2watchU]

When's the Café Singalong?
I've been practicing

 

[ImpishSeraph]

I'm thinking number 1. Easy to remember and reminds us of everyone on the thread. Even the observers.

How do you know we have observers? Does your device ding and say "you have an observer online" in a calm sweet voice?

 

[Oldermom935]

When's the Café Singalong?
I've been practicing

Chorus / Sechi

 

[ImpishSeraph]

This one goes out to @ImpishSeraph and @Oldermom935

I think I just came a little


That was an inappropriate bad joke....should I delete this?

 

[Oldermom935]

How do you know we have observers? Does your device ding and say "you have an observer online" in a calm sweet voice?

Some say lurkers. I prefer to them as observers... More elegant and accepting.

 

[Oldermom935]

I think I just came a little


That was an inappropriate bad joke....should I delete this?

Hun, there's no reason to delete that at all. Who are we to pass judgment on anybody.

 

[likes2watchU]

Chorus / Sechi

And at the Library no less? Travesty!! Oh, the pain, the pain!!

 

[likes2watchU]

How do you know we have observers? Does your device ding and say "you have an observer online" in a calm sweet voice?

Nope... that costs extra

 

[likes2watchU]

Hun, there's no reason to delete that at all. Who are we to pass judgment on anybody.

@ImpishSeraph that was
Do. Not. Delete.
Loved it!!

 

[likes2watchU]

@ImpishSeraph that was
Do. Not. Delete.
Loved it!!

Plus, if you delete it, you deny @Wonderer67 the opportunity to Beavis and Butthead it
We simply cannot have that, now can we?