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!
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.
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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
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!
A Stellar's Jay with a peanut. These guys love peanuts. It seems for the most part that they hide more than they eat. I read somewhere that they remember an incredible number of the site where they hide things!
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
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People throws the beans (in Akita, peanuts) in order to drive away goblins and draw in happiness.
今日は節分。秋田は落花生です。
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 Tufted Titmouse is in a dilemma about what which peanut to get... It's like he was thinking, "Mine, all mine, but I can carry only one, which one to get...." 😆
We were tickled today to see the little Chipmunk make another appearance this morning!
I immediately raced outside to fill all the feeders, Goodie Bowls, and broadcast a few scoops of treats for those who like to forage.
It wasn't long before Chippie discovered this little feeder chock full of peanuts. I broke down and cracked the window enough to grab a few shots.
** It's been so hot here lately, opening the window for birdwatching is almost a no no, but today I made an exception. Considering how hot it's been lately in other areas, it almost feels wrong to complain about the heat here, but upper 90's F (36 C) is still hot!
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