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SueAnn Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
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This morning I was at my sewing machine, which sits in front of a huge window, cutting out a new bear.  I got really interested in the antics of a silly squirrel trying to get food out of a (supposedly) squirrel-proof bird feeder at the edge of the back yard.  Thought I would tell the story in a montage of photos.  The pics are definitely less than perfect as I was taking them from inside . . . through a window (really dirty) and screen.  Plus, I was several yards away in distance and had to crop/edit to get a close enough photo so that it all made sense.  Anyway, hope you enjoy the show. 

Squirrel is sunning on top of the feeder.
Squirrel_1.jpg

Hmmmm.  I think I detect something good to eat very close by.
Squirrel_2.jpg

Let's see - I'm guessing it might be this way.
Squirrel_3.jpg

Oooooooh, wow, just look at that!!  [Arrow points to the open/close mechanism that protects the seed - in open position.]  Squirrel_4.jpg

Now, let me see if I can figure how to get in the door of this fine restaurant.  [Squirrel steps on bar that will close seed protector.] Squirrel_5.jpg

Ooooopsie.  This is gonna be harder than I thought.  [Weight of squirrel closes seed cover.]
Squirrel_6.jpg

To be continued.

SueAnn Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
Posts: 22,144

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Wonder if I can get in another way.  [Arrow shows that restaurant door is closed.]
Squirrel_7.jpg

Humph.  No door around on this side.  [Bar and seed cover down in closed position.]
Squirrel_8.jpg

Well, no grub from this tub but, hey - what's that I see over yonder?  [Bar and cover in open position again.]
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I'll just go take a look-see.  [Fine restaurants serve a more 'elite' clientele.]
Squirrel_10.jpg

Sheesh . . . I really think I can do better than honeysuckle. 
Squirrel_11.jpg

Fine restaurant opens just in time for lunch.  [Female cardinal was waiting in a nearby tree for the rascally rodent to realize this was, indeed, a squirrel-proof feeder.]
Squirrel_12.jpg


The End.

thumperantiques Newcastle, Ontario
Posts: 5,645

Sue Ann,
      Thanks so much for that!!!  Anything that keeps squirrels out, gets my vote LOL!  We have so many and they are so cheeky and annoying AND smart - nice to see one outsmarted  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

                                      hugs,

                                      Breenda

TamiL Dolls N Dreams
Aurora, Colorado
Posts: 6,454

CUTE!!!!! Thanks for the pics!

Little Bear Guy Little Bear Guy
Waterloo, Ontario
Posts: 1,395

Great story and pics Sue Ann.  When we were last in Texas we bought a Yankee Flipper and brought it home for my sister. It was the most expensive bird feeder we had ever bought but brought a lot of enjoyment to see squirrels spin around on this thing.  Heehee if you haven't seen one before here's a link to it in action on Youtube, doesn't hurt the squirrel but they sure do get dizzy. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NocRG3r2 … re=related

big hugs

Shane

katiecountrymouse1 KatieCountryBears
Bolton-le-sands, Carnforth
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Hi SueAnn,


Lovely story told in pictures. :clap:
We have a squirrel that comes into the garden, but again, alas no food. bear_rolleyes


Love kayx. bear_wub

Bubble-Up Bears Bubble Up Bears!
Murrieta, California
Posts: 1,804

Great Pictures Sue Ann! Enjoyed the story too. bear_original

Dreli-Bears Dreli-Bears
Salzburg
Posts: 720
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What a lovely story - it is sensational having the oppurtunity to watch our wonderful animals in front of our eyes.
thanks for such a cute story

P.S.: and just don't think about dirty windows - better sitting down and creating our bears!!!!!!!!! Let windows be windows - we have our bears  :dance:

millie PottersHouse Bears
Ohio
Posts: 2,173

Great pictures, Sue Ann.  What a determined little guy.

Jellybelly Bears Jellybelly Bears
Australia
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hehe, how cute!  I still can't believe little squirrels are pests over there, they are so cute!!

Carolyn Green Draffin Bears
Auckland New Zealand
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Great story and pictures Sue Ann and thanks for sharing.

the Cardinal must have been happy to see the squirrel leave.

Hugs
Carolyn
bear_flower

matilda Matilda Huggington-beare
WA
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Delightful and such fun Sueann bear_grin  bear_thumb  :clap:  :clap:

Us Bears Pennsylvania
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I never cease to be entertained by the antics of squirrels.

My mother and stepfather live in a house bordered by woods.  There are squirrels all over the place, sometimes.  They do a pretty good job of raiding the bird feeders.  So much so that Mom and Dad have taken to putting out corn in special feeders just for the squirrels.  The theory being, if you satisfy the squirrels with food they like better they'll leave the bird food alone.  It works fairly well.

One of the squirrel feeders they have is a little wooden box that has a clear plastic front on it and a flip-up lid on top.  You fill it up with yellow corn kernels or peanuts, etc.  The idea is that the squirrels have to figure out how to lift the top and "steal" the food out of the feeder.  It doesn't take very long for them to figure it out but it is fun to watch, especially when there are two or more squirrels vying for the same goodies.

They are always entertaining to watch.  bear_original

Jack&Lilia Jack & Lilia
Gloucestershire
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Loved this story in pics Sue Ann  bear_thumb ....did you ever get your bear cut out I wonder, with such a lovely outlook to distract you!  bear_grin

SueAnn Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
Posts: 22,144

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Actually, Lynne, I did.  This is the result.  It was a new kind of vintage looking fellow.  Still have more to do with him, but even with all the distractions in the yard, I did finally finish the bear.

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