Saturday, January 10, 2015

A Gray Squirrel Tail for Saturday Critters

 Gray Squirrels are an absolute nuisance in our feeder area and they are often feeding where they are not supposed to be.  For example somehow the cover was removed from the cylinder that held sunflower seeds in my cage feeder and who decides to check out the food source?   the Gray |Squirrel , of course.  My first hint of this unwanted visitor was a gray bushy tail at the top of our feeder, with a squirrel within the feeder, go figure!
                  

                  As I watched the squirrel I observed it  back out of the feeder and proudly sit on the top of the cage . I mention  this just in case you might be worried that the squirrel was stuck inside the cylinder. not to worry, this creature is very agile and flexible!( and determined, and maybe hungry too!)





You can see the cover of the feeder hanging down on the right side of the cage. I have learned to secure the cover to the cage so that it doesn't get lost, as it had once.  Luckily I had found it.

 I am linking this Squirrel tale (tail) of bird feeder woes to Viewing Nature with Eileen today.  Thank you |Eileen for hosting  your  Saturday Critter meme and for your continuing support.  http://viewingnaturewitheileen.blogspot.ca/ 

Have a wonderful |Saturday everyone.  Brrr.. its another cold one out there and I have to go out to refill my feeders. :-(  Go away Squirrels!!!)


6 comments:

eileeninmd said...

It does look funny with just the tail sticking out of the feeder.. Those silly squirrels manage to find a way to all my feeders.. Great series of shots..Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

EG CameraGirl said...

Squirrels sure are agile as your photos prove. I wonder if the squirrels pried off the cap. They can be very crafty critters!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Where there is easy food the Squirrel will find a way to get it. I love all the antics of the Squirrel as shown in your photos. Have a wonderful weekend.

TexWisGirl said...

so darn cute. :)

Unknown said...

Adorable little critter!

Mary said...

LOL....So cute! Squirrels just can find their way into any feeder if they want!