Got Squirrel Shots? (In memorial of Rupert)

Rupert · 08-19-2017, 02:12 PM - **3 Likes**

"I ordered a refill over an hour ago........service around here has gone to hell!"

Regards!

Rupert · 08-20-2017, 10:55 AM - **1 Like**

"Now all I need is one of those mattresses I see on TV!"

Regards!

..Wake up guys/girls! We need more squirrels here!

**aslyfox** · 08-20-2017, 02:38 PM

FYI

?The Taking of Bird Feeder 123?: The new heist film starring an all-squirrel cast - The Washington Post

OJGoreng · 08-20-2017, 04:09 PM - **2 Likes**

Euro Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), Amsterdam, a few days ago.

Last edited by OJGoreng; 08-20-2017 at 04:22 PM.

Rupert · 08-21-2017, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by OJGoreng

Euro Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), Amsterdam, a few days ago.

Looks like he's starting a nest...you think? Nice shot...bring us more!

Regards!

reh321 · 08-21-2017, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Regards!

..Wake up guys/girls! We need more squirrels here!

Today I went to a local college to photograph {watchers} during the eclipse. After the excitement was over, I wondered over the various grounds where I have photographed squirrels in recent months. There were none to be seen. I could think of two possibilities

(1) They had purchased their "solar glasses" from Amazon, so decided they should watch eclipse on TV instead.

(2) They had heard you should stay away from people acting strangely - might be rabid.

**taks** · 08-24-2017, 09:41 AM - **2 Likes**

on your mark

GO

photolady95 · 08-24-2017, 04:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Two from the last couple of days. This little guy was eat up with the warblers, and I tried to get shots of him not showing them as prominent. Hard to do with them on both sides of his body. He seems to be the only one with these horrible looking things.

Balancing Act!

Time for a drink, me thinks!

Carol8345 · 08-24-2017, 04:56 PM - **3 Likes**

I see you, you see me

ccc_ · 08-25-2017, 09:15 AM - **1 Like**

we moved the peanut feeder

the birds have figured it out but this youngster is having real problems

and yes...the nectar is red

this is the first year we have had hummers all summer
the early birds have moved on and the migrants showed up within a day of their annual arrival

none of them would take the clear nectar
a couple of the early birds tasted it
then just fed on the flowers we had planted for them
the current hummers wouldn't even look at it until we changed it to red

Rupert · 08-27-2017, 12:27 PM

"Did someone ask.....'Where's Otis?' "

jddwoods · 08-27-2017, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by ccc_

we moved the peanut feeder

the birds have figured it out but this youngster is having real problems

and yes...the nectar is red

this is the first year we have had hummers all summer
the early birds have moved on and the migrants showed up within a day of their annual arrival

none of them would take the clear nectar
a couple of the early birds tasted it
then just fed on the flowers we had planted for them
the current hummers wouldn't even look at it until we changed it to red

Once the hummers start coming to your feeder on a regular basis you can switch to home made and clear nectar. When I did that switch the hummers never noticed the switch and just kept on coming. Making home made nectar is really easy, 4 parts boiled water and one part regular sugar. Store it in the refrigerator and you can make enough for about 3 weeks.

jddwoods · 08-27-2017, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

"Did someone ask.....'Where's Otis?' "

Rupert, I hope all is well and you are not in the hurricane flood zone. Are woodchucks invited to the squirrel party? As far as I know they are in the ground squirrel family, or at least related. If anyone knows for sure, please let me know.

Rupert · 08-27-2017, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by jddwoods

Rupert, I hope all is well and you are not in the hurricane flood zone. Are woodchucks invited to the squirrel party? As far as I know they are in the ground squirrel family, or at least related. If anyone knows for sure, please let me know.

I'm well north of the hurricane zone......just a little extra rain is about it up here near Ft Worth. Pretty bad flooding in Houston currently....it may last several days.

Your woodchuck is welcome here....we're pretty easy and he is close enough.

Otis says he can drop in anytime, but will need permission to bring any of his friends....and no free beer or roasted peanuts for him either!

Regards!

Rupert · 08-30-2017, 01:52 PM

"Yep, you could say it's my lucky day!"

08-20-2017, 10:55 AM - 1 Like	#1757
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	"Now all I need is one of those mattresses I see on TV!" Regards!..Wake up guys/girls! We need more squirrels here!

08-21-2017, 09:44 PM	#1761
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by Rupert Regards!..Wake up guys/girls! We need more squirrels here! Today I went to a local college to photograph {watchers} during the eclipse. After the excitement was over, I wondered over the various grounds where I have photographed squirrels in recent months. There were none to be seen. I could think of two possibilities (1) They had purchased their "solar glasses" from Amazon, so decided they should watch eclipse on TV instead. (2) They had heard you should stay away from people acting strangely - might be rabid.

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Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	"I ordered a refill over an hour ago........service around here has gone to hell!" Regards!

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Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by OJGoreng Euro Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), Amsterdam, a few days ago. Looks like he's starting a nest...you think? Nice shot...bring us more! Regards!

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08-24-2017, 04:27 PM - 2 Likes	#1763
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Two from the last couple of days. This little guy was eat up with the warblers, and I tried to get shots of him not showing them as prominent. Hard to do with them on both sides of his body. He seems to be the only one with these horrible looking things. Balancing Act! Time for a drink, me thinks!

08-27-2017, 12:27 PM	#1766
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	"Did someone ask.....'Where's Otis?' "

08-27-2017, 01:04 PM	#1767
jddwoods Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,035	Originally posted by ccc_ we moved the peanut feeder the birds have figured it out but this youngster is having real problems and yes...the nectar is red this is the first year we have had hummers all summer the early birds have moved on and the migrants showed up within a day of their annual arrival none of them would take the clear nectar a couple of the early birds tasted it then just fed on the flowers we had planted for them the current hummers wouldn't even look at it until we changed it to red Once the hummers start coming to your feeder on a regular basis you can switch to home made and clear nectar. When I did that switch the hummers never noticed the switch and just kept on coming. Making home made nectar is really easy, 4 parts boiled water and one part regular sugar. Store it in the refrigerator and you can make enough for about 3 weeks.

08-27-2017, 01:24 PM	#1769
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by jddwoods Rupert, I hope all is well and you are not in the hurricane flood zone. Are woodchucks invited to the squirrel party? As far as I know they are in the ground squirrel family, or at least related. If anyone knows for sure, please let me know. I'm well north of the hurricane zone......just a little extra rain is about it up here near Ft Worth. Pretty bad flooding in Houston currently....it may last several days. Your woodchuck is welcome here....we're pretty easy and he is close enough. Otis says he can drop in anytime, but will need permission to bring any of his friends....and no free beer or roasted peanuts for him either! Regards!

08-30-2017, 01:52 PM	#1770
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	"Yep, you could say it's my lucky day!"