PEANUTS GANG!
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He really loves the peanuts, so much so he came back the following day and chewed a hole in it and all the peanuts fell to the ground.
As that had to be binned, I'm awaiting in the post a so called squirrel proof peanut feeder, but these are cleaver little creatures and I think they will just see it as a challenge!
Bluejays are very quick to grab and leave,
their best treat is Peanuts on the shell,
tehy aslo love acorns.
I took this shot with my old Nikon D80,
I stopped putting food in the feeders till I solve the problem with the rats.
We have pecan trees behind our fence and this is where these squirrels live. Still they can't resist coming over the fence and dealing with barking dogs to get some off menu peanuts.
Be creative ...Get in the festive mood for Christmas!
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Nothing special, but I like the three-part division of colors here. Cool blue, warm orange and green.
Such peanuts lovers they are constantly around any feeders in the fall making their presence known by the noisy calls. I love to observe them as they fly and grab the seeds or peanuts.
"Bird colouration is produced in a variety of ways, of which pigmentation is just one. The blue appearance of many blue birds is due to refraction – a light scattering phenomenon. The barb structure of Blue Jay feathers is such that, when light hits them, the blue light is refracted while the other wavelength of visible light are absorbed by the melanin, making them look blue.
If you come across a Blue Jay feather, try backlighting it. Without direct light, the blue is no longer reflected and the feather will look brown." - NatureCandada.ca
This pair of Jays were waiting their turn for the trough feeder, ever since I made this and filled it up with whole shell peanuts they have been coming early in the morning in bunches even if I have stale bread,
I just love watching all the birds come around the pond, ideal place for them with all the trees around to take cover after,
Info from observing them, Blue Jays chase American Robbins away from the trees and Mocking birds chase the Bluejays, I guess there is always a tougher bully on the block….LOL
wishing everyone a wonderful and safe Fence Friday and happy weekend...
Prayers for Ukraine... :(
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This was taken at Elizabeth Morton Bird Sanctuary where someone had left peanuts for the birds on the railing!
Not sure what this little chipmunk was looking at but his little pose made me think he was hoping to discover where all the goodies were coming from.
Backyard Harvest Fest - for our backyard visitors.
*** Please note there is also a series of photos in the Comments section.
First of all, apologies for the feeder shot. Well, actually not really because I meant to do this for entirely educational purposes. The reason for this shot is that I wanted to document beyond any doubt that there is interspecies communication. It appears that the Downies have been learning from the Blue Jays and are now as much into peanuts as the Jays are. This is also supported by a tremendous increase in the consumption of peanuts in my yard. Interestingly enough, not only the Downys are into this but the Crow from the previous picture has learned to like peanuts as well. Although today she actually consumed half a can of cat food which I gave her as a reward for hanging out in my bird stand, the one that she previously rejected to my great consternation.
So, just remember that you saw this here first, Downies like peanuts.
On to the background in this. No, not the flowers, pretty as they are. The dark stuff on the right. Yes, the area that looks black as night. Said what? Night? as in Night Moves
Don't click on that thing that says Funny Video. just ignore it
A Dutch break on the loneliest road of the USA is a picnic. Real peanut butter (nothing but peanuts) on fresh bread is just one of the treats. Meanwhile, you can feel the desert wind, listen to the birds, and enjoy the wide open view.
It's been a while since I posted a squirrel shot.
I kind of miss these critters. As soon as I exit the house with my "snackaroo bucket" ,they know what's in store for them.
Tasty morsels!
Hope you enjoy!
This cute grey female squirrel forgot all about timidity and came very close to me to beg for peanuts - which she got of course, to make her happy ....
Taken in a Wild Garden in West Wales
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
ƒ/4.0
108.0 mm
1/200
ISO 100
[Dedicated to C.F. (ILYWAMHASAM)]
RSPB Bird Hide Llyn Vyrnwy Llanwddyn Oswestry Wales
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The Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus) is a small, lively songbird in the finch family (Fringillidae), known for its acrobatic feeding style and vibrant yellow-green plumage.
Key Characteristics
Appearance:
Males are distinctive with a bright yellow breast, black crown, and a small black bib. Females and juveniles are more subdued, appearing grey-green with heavy dark streaking on their undersides and no black cap. Both sexes have prominent yellow wing bars and a deeply forked tail with yellow sides.
Size:
They are very small, typically 11–12.5 cm long with a wingspan of 20–23 cm.
Diet:
Primarily granivorous, they specialize in extracting seeds from conifers (like spruce), alder, and birch trees. In spring, they may supplement their diet with insects to provide protein for their chicks.
Behavior:
Siskins are highly social and often form compact, mobile flocks, sometimes mixing with redpolls. They are famous for their agility, frequently hanging upside-down to reach seeds.
Habitat and Distribution
Range:
They are widespread across Europe and Asia (Eurosiberia) and parts of North Africa.
Habitat:
They favor coniferous and mixed woodlands, particularly those with spruce, pine, or alder trees.
Movement:
While some southern populations are residents, northern birds are migratory. They exhibit "irruptive" behavior, where large numbers may migrate south unpredictably if seed crops fail in their northern range.
Breeding and Lifecycle
Nesting:
Females build small, neat nests high in conifer trees using twigs, moss, and lichen, lined with hair or feathers.
Reproduction:
They typically lay 3–5 eggs and can raise up to two broods per year between April and July.
Conservation Status:
The species is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, with a stable global population estimated between 24 and 46 million mature individuals.
Garden Interaction
In the UK and other parts of Europe, siskins have become more common garden visitors, especially in late winter when natural food supplies dwindle. They are particularly attracted to niger seeds, sunflower hearts, and peanuts in mesh feeders.
After a brief interlude about some trivia concerning wasting time, we are now back in full swing with our educational series on the attraction of peanuts to birds, all kinds of birds that is. Wait, that's not quite what this is about. We are documenting the communication among different bird species and how they observe and learn from each other. Here we are depicting the Red Breasted Nuthatch (herein after referred to simply as the Nuthatch) displaying his new found knowledge obtained from the Downy regarding the nutritional value of peanuts. It is interesting to note in this image that the Nuthatch (as does the Downy) has a technique that differs somewhat from those of the Blue Jays. Whereas Blue Jays simply pull out the whole peanut and then fly away with it and start to hammer the shell into oblivion, the Downy and the Nuthatch leave the peanut in place and peck a hole in the shell and simply retrieve the contents of the peanut. Different, yet highly effective. Not only have they learned from the Blue Jays, they have developed a technique of their own playing to their evolutionary strengths. Brilliant. Call someone a birdbrain again and all you are doing is paying them a compliment. Perhaps better call them a vegetable. And that of course brings us to Frank Zappa and Call any Vegetable.
Call any Vegetable - Frank Zappa
Warning: some swearing does occur towards the end of the song. Get your little ones out of the room.