Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Sharing with the Squirrels
It’s that time of year when I put the feeders out for the birds in my backyard.
I fill them with seed and suet, and both are welcomed by the chickadees, nuthatches and finches.
You know who else gets their fill?
These guys.
Sorry to say, the Eastern Gray Squirrel is not native to the Pacific Northwest and thus not welcome at the feeders by most backyard birders.
On the other hand, they are charming and acrobatic, and virtually impossible to keep away, despite everyone’s best efforts.
I don’t begrudge them; everybody’s got to eat, and the birds don’t seem to mind. So I just keep the seed and suet coming.
They appreciate it.
~ Susanne
Cats and Trails and Garden Tales 
Very beautiful photos as always, Susanne! 🥰
Thanks so much, John!
You are welcome, Susanne. 😊
Cute little squirrel!
Thank you! 😊
I like to see both birds and squirrels too. But greedy squirrels can clear out so much seed in a short time. You might consider buying an extra ‘squirrel proof feeder.
Best wishes, Pete.
They do eat a lot but I’m fine sharing the wealth with them and would feel worse putting up a feeder like that. (We did try squirrel-proof feeders years ago, but to no avail, they always found a way!) I mainly feed the birds during cold spells, but there’s plenty of other food for them to eat from nature.
I love watching my squirrels.
Aren’t they fun?
The squirrels here will keep all the birds at bay until they’ve emptied the feeder!
Oh dear!!