The squirrels are winning the baffle wars.
'Here is the 3rd iteration of baffle over the seed cake holder.
Next we are going to dangle the feeder from a high limb.
Let's hope the 4th attempt deters them.
Larry admitted that he is feeling sort of sorry for the squirrels this year. The oak trees have shut down on acorn production and the squirrels are really hungry. The average oak tree produces 250 pounds of acorns a year. This year they are averaging 75 pounds. Larry has been collecting acorns and bringing them to the backyard for them.
But yet
He would rather be feeding birds.
This morning we had some special visitors to our feeders.
The squirrels left the seed cake long enough for a Carolina Wren to show up.
and on the ground was a Fox Sparrow.
Our feeders have been a hot bed of birding activity in this week. Juncos, Titmice, Nuthatches, Carolina Chickadees, Goldfinches, Mourning Doves, Blue Jays and the occasional Downy Woodpecker.
It was 12 degrees here in Whiting, NJ this morning. We had the 2 cats under the down comforter with us this morning. We were all warm and snugglely. Glad I didn't have to leave the house today.
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