"Oh look, a new feeder"
"Up I go, time for lunch"
"Hmmm... wonder how I'm supposed to get in there?
"This doesn't seem to be working."
"Looks like I better come up with another plan."
" I think I'll try this angle"
"I've tried every one of the holes and no food will come out!"
"This is my last ditch effort and it was a dismal failure :("
"Can you believe we finally get to eat our own food?"
"Hey lady, congratulations... I think you've finally outsmarted Mr. Squirrel"
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If you like to feed the birds too, you are no doubt very familiar with this scenario. We've tried many different "squirrel proof" feeders through the years and, so far, this seems to be the best.
When the squirrels put their weight on the perch around the bottom, it pulls a little door down over the feeding holes. The birds are so light that they can perch there and the holes stay open.
This one is called the Squirrel Buster Plus.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!!
We have those type of feeders, too from Wild Birds unlimited. You sure get some acrobatic squirrels, don't you? They are so funny to watch! Then they figure out it's easier to eat under the feeder! lol Take care!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Kim. Love the close up of the cardinal. xo
ReplyDeleteLooks like you found the perfect feeder for the birds,..... however, the squirrels are thinking, it's not so perfect....lol!
ReplyDeleteYour photography is always outstanding!!
Hugs!
Looks like you found the perfect feeder for the birds,..... however, the squirrels are thinking, it's not so perfect....lol!
ReplyDeleteYour photography is always outstanding!!
Hugs!
I really enjoyed this post Kim. So cute! This feeder is really nice and I'm glad it has outsmarted Mr. Squirrel. Great series of photos! Pam
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of the squirrel climbing upside down! sandie
ReplyDeleteHope that it keeps right on working for you. Such beautiful birds to watch right outside your window. If I ever take to feeding birds, I'd like one of those because the squirrels around here are legion.
ReplyDeleteOh this is the cutest post!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad the squirrel didn't figure this one out.
I'll have to get one of these!!!
This post was so much fun! I grabbed my husband and said you have to see this! We recently moved to the country - and these ground squirrels are rascals!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute, adorable, and funny, I bet you were laughing all the while you were taking these photos.
ReplyDeleteI must check this feeder out as we have the same problem with ours. Enjoy your weekend.
Sue
:-)
ReplyDeleteThe thrill of victory!
My husband has looked for something that works. I just tell him that squirrels are hungry, too, and not to worry about it. :-)
ReplyDeleteLeave it to you to present a fool proof bird feeder, including squirrel pictures, and do it all in such a beautiful fashion. Your photography is exceptional! Not only that, my mother is going to be so happy when I show this to her. Believe me, she thought she tried every squirrel proof feeder there was and to no avail. Thanks so much for this valuable info.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday my friend!
I enjoyed this post so much! Loved seeing all of the attempts that the squirrel made and the pictures of the finches and cardinal were great.
ReplyDeleteI love your pictures! All too familiar with Mr. Squirrel. I think I will look for that feeder...seems perfect!
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ReplyDeleteAt our house in Oklahoma we had lots of squirrels. Guess what they learned to do....hang upside down from the hook to reach the food! Where there's a will there's a way. Ours found the way!
ReplyDeleteThose cute, but pesky squirrels never give up, do they? LOL! I will have to see if I can find this bird feeder. Have a nice weekend!
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