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reh321 · 02-10-2021, 11:32 AM - **2 Likes**

As I saw this situation develop, I thought the Squirrel on the branch might pull the tail of the Squirrel on the feeder - but nope, apparently he could recognize seniority when he saw it.

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reh321 · 02-11-2021, 12:40 PM - **1 Like**

My wife calls this the "barberpole maneuver".

**TomB_tx** · 02-14-2021, 10:39 AM - **1 Like**

Nice Texas weather!
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reh321 · 02-15-2021, 11:10 AM - **2 Likes**

This morning I saw a Squirrel eating something frozen;
it seemed like the wrong season for a Popsicle.

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**TomB_tx** · 02-15-2021, 12:31 PM - **2 Likes**

The ice storm here has broken a ton of trees (Live Oaks and Cedars that still have foliage), then 6" of snow covered the ground feed (and froze our water supply pipes). So these ladies are dining on the fallen treetops that are now within reach. I know they are kinda large for squirrels, but they are also our common backyard denizens!
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reh321 · 02-15-2021, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by TomB_tx

The ice storm here has broken a ton of trees (Live Oaks and Cedars that still have foliage), then 6" of snow covered the ground feed (and froze our water supply pipes). So these ladies are dining on the fallen treetops that are now within reach. I know they are kinda large for squirrels, but they are also our common backyard denizens!

When I showed a picture of deer here once, Rupert accepted them as 'honorary squirrels'.

reh321 · 02-16-2021, 10:15 AM - **2 Likes**

We don't see a scene like this very often.
Usually the deer visit around dawn/dusk, while the squirrels are here in the middle of the day and have taken off before dusk,
but both showed up at lunchtime.
They weren't bothering each other, but squirrels expecting to eat off the ground later will be disappointed.

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swanlefitte · 02-18-2021, 01:14 PM - **3 Likes**

I saw Super Dave of the squirrel world today. He survived this stunt.

knowing the rough size of the squirrel and using a field of view calculator I am about 35 meters from the squirrel.

reh321 · 02-19-2021, 08:44 AM

Squirrels usually stare at me from 20 feet up; this one kept staring at the base of the tree.
I don't know why - I neither saw or heard anything.

**TomB_tx** · 02-19-2021, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by reh321

Squirrels usually stare at me from 20 feet up; this one kept staring at the base of the tree.
I don't know why - I neither saw or heard anything.

F.I.P.
Frozen In Place

reh321 · 02-19-2021, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by TomB_tx

F.I.P.
Frozen In Place

He did eventually move, so he was still alive.

normhead · 02-20-2021, 05:57 PM - **2 Likes**

A couple of squirrels at the feeders today

reh321 · 02-27-2021, 07:32 AM - **2 Likes**

This guy seems uncertain what is going on.

reh321 · 02-27-2021, 12:34 PM - **1 Like**

The squirrel feeder is only about five feet off the ground,
but this guy seemed unwilling to climb the last few inches until he had checked that it still had something for him.

reh321 · 03-01-2021, 08:29 AM

During the coldest months, I was putting about 1 litter into the squirrel feeder and perhaps .8 litter into the bird feeder.
Now, I'm down to about .2 liter into the bird feeder, but the Blue Jays keep putting corn on to the ground in their eternal search for peanuts at the squirrel feeder, so I probably need to put less into it.

In any case, by the time the squirrels get there, most of the "squirrel & critter" feed left is on the ground, so this guy knew exactly where to go to find breakfast when he was late.

02-11-2021, 12:40 PM - 1 Like	#2852
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,188	My wife calls this the "barberpole maneuver". Attached Images

02-14-2021, 10:39 AM - 1 Like	#2853
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	Brrr.. Nice Texas weather!

02-15-2021, 12:31 PM - 2 Likes	#2855
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	Winter Feeding The ice storm here has broken a ton of trees (Live Oaks and Cedars that still have foliage), then 6" of snow covered the ground feed (and froze our water supply pipes). So these ladies are dining on the fallen treetops that are now within reach. I know they are kinda large for squirrels, but they are also our common backyard denizens!

02-18-2021, 01:14 PM - 3 Likes	#2858
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	I saw Super Dave of the squirrel world today. He survived this stunt. knowing the rough size of the squirrel and using a field of view calculator I am about 35 meters from the squirrel. Last edited by swanlefitte; 02-18-2021 at 01:41 PM. Reason: more info

02-19-2021, 08:44 AM	#2859
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,188	Squirrels usually stare at me from 20 feet up; this one kept staring at the base of the tree. I don't know why - I neither saw or heard anything. Attached Images

02-15-2021, 01:22 PM	#2856
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,188	Originally posted by TomB_tx The ice storm here has broken a ton of trees (Live Oaks and Cedars that still have foliage), then 6" of snow covered the ground feed (and froze our water supply pipes). So these ladies are dining on the fallen treetops that are now within reach. I know they are kinda large for squirrels, but they are also our common backyard denizens! When I showed a picture of deer here once, Rupert accepted them as 'honorary squirrels'.

02-16-2021, 10:15 AM - 2 Likes	#2857
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,188	We don't see a scene like this very often. Usually the deer visit around dawn/dusk, while the squirrels are here in the middle of the day and have taken off before dusk, but both showed up at lunchtime. They weren't bothering each other, but squirrels expecting to eat off the ground later will be disappointed. Attached Images

02-19-2021, 09:45 AM	#2860
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	Originally posted by reh321 Squirrels usually stare at me from 20 feet up; this one kept staring at the base of the tree. I don't know why - I neither saw or heard anything. F.I.P. Frozen In Place

02-19-2021, 10:07 AM	#2861
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,188	Originally posted by TomB_tx F.I.P. Frozen In Place He did eventually move, so he was still alive.

02-20-2021, 05:57 PM - 2 Likes	#2862
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	A couple of squirrels at the feeders today

02-27-2021, 07:32 AM - 2 Likes	#2863
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,188	This guy seems uncertain what is going on. Attached Images

02-27-2021, 12:34 PM - 1 Like	#2864
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,188	The squirrel feeder is only about five feet off the ground, but this guy seemed unwilling to climb the last few inches until he had checked that it still had something for him. Attached Images

03-01-2021, 08:29 AM	#2865
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,188	During the coldest months, I was putting about 1 litter into the squirrel feeder and perhaps .8 litter into the bird feeder. Now, I'm down to about .2 liter into the bird feeder, but the Blue Jays keep putting corn on to the ground in their eternal search for peanuts at the squirrel feeder, so I probably need to put less into it. In any case, by the time the squirrels get there, most of the "squirrel & critter" feed left is on the ground, so this guy knew exactly where to go to find breakfast when he was late. Attached Images

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