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Larry Colen
Thu, Aug 4, 2022 7:53 AM

A common problem when people try to put out birdseed is squirrels going after the birdseed.

Lately I’ve been having something else doing the same:

These were shot through the screen in the bathroom window, so they could suck less, but they’re much better than what I’ve been able to get so far:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/albums/72177720301041720
I think this one is larger, it seems bolder, and has a spot over it's left hip
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/52262241663/in/album-72177720301041720/
The one in the frames after 399 is smaller, more skittish and doesn't seem to have the spot on its hip
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/52262721915/in/album-72177720301041720/

These are what I’ve been able to capture with my phone, I did get some nearly acceptable video:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ABLBKq6E9YhjCgBZA

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Larry Colen
lrc@red4est.com

A common problem when people try to put out birdseed is squirrels going after the birdseed. Lately I’ve been having something else doing the same: These were shot through the screen in the bathroom window, so they could suck less, but they’re much better than what I’ve been able to get so far: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/albums/72177720301041720 I think this one is larger, it seems bolder, and has a spot over it's left hip https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/52262241663/in/album-72177720301041720/ The one in the frames after 399 is smaller, more skittish and doesn't seem to have the spot on its hip https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/52262721915/in/album-72177720301041720/ These are what I’ve been able to capture with my phone, I did get some nearly acceptable video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ABLBKq6E9YhjCgBZA -- Larry Colen lrc@red4est.com
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Nolan Hinshaw
Thu, Aug 4, 2022 1:38 PM

On Aug 4, 2022, at 00:53, Larry Colen lrc@red4est.com wrote:

A common problem when people try to put out birdseed is squirrels going after the birdseed.

Lately I’ve been having something else doing the same:

These were shot through the screen in the bathroom window, so they could suck less, but they’re much better than what I’ve been able to get so far:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/albums/72177720301041720

I suspect that they're all over the coastal forests, chaparral, and woodlands. Naturalists in San Francisco have documented a thriving population of breeding pairs in the city's parks cohabiting (as it were) with the resident coyotes and bobcats and possums.

[more stiils and even some vids noted and deeleted]

"He sold his earthright for a pot of message."
F. Feghoot

On Aug 4, 2022, at 00:53, Larry Colen <lrc@red4est.com> wrote: > A common problem when people try to put out birdseed is squirrels going after the birdseed. > > Lately I’ve been having something else doing the same: > > These were shot through the screen in the bathroom window, so they could suck less, but they’re much better than what I’ve been able to get so far: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/albums/72177720301041720 I suspect that they're all over the coastal forests, chaparral, and woodlands. Naturalists in San Francisco have documented a thriving population of breeding pairs in the city's parks cohabiting (as it were) with the resident coyotes and bobcats and possums. [more stiils and even some vids noted and deeleted] -- "He sold his earthright for a pot of message." F. Feghoot
DJ
Daniel J. Matyola
Thu, Aug 4, 2022 5:35 PM

Nicely captured and presnted.

Our fox doesn't seem interested in birdseed;  there are plenty of
squirrels, rabbits and chickens around to attract them.  Deer are, however,
a huge problem with bird feeders;  I now only put out 2 thistle feeders for
the finches, plus two suet and nuts/berries feeders for the woodpeckers,
high up so the deer don't go after them.
When I used to put out sunflower seed, I used a nice "squirrel-proof" metal
feeder.  One evening I found it on the ground, and reinstalled it higher up
and more securely .  That mnigghrt it was agin on the ground.  Then my
neighbor showed me an image of the young black bear that was causing the
problem.  That is when I decided only  thistle and small suet feeders high
up.

Thanks for sharing.

Dan Matyola
https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery
https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery

On Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 3:53 AM Larry Colen lrc@red4est.com wrote:

A common problem when people try to put out birdseed is squirrels going
after the birdseed.

Lately I’ve been having something else doing the same:

These were shot through the screen in the bathroom window, so they could
suck less, but they’re much better than what I’ve been able to get so far:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/albums/72177720301041720
I think this one is larger, it seems bolder, and has a spot over it's left
hip

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/52262241663/in/album-72177720301041720/
The one in the frames after 399 is smaller, more skittish and doesn't seem
to have the spot on its hip

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/52262721915/in/album-72177720301041720/

These are what I’ve been able to capture with my phone, I did get some
nearly acceptable video:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ABLBKq6E9YhjCgBZA

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Larry Colen
lrc@red4est.com

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Nicely captured and presnted. Our fox doesn't seem interested in birdseed; there are plenty of squirrels, rabbits and chickens around to attract them. Deer are, however, a huge problem with bird feeders; I now only put out 2 thistle feeders for the finches, plus two suet and nuts/berries feeders for the woodpeckers, high up so the deer don't go after them. When I used to put out sunflower seed, I used a nice "squirrel-proof" metal feeder. One evening I found it on the ground, and reinstalled it higher up and more securely . That mnigghrt it was agin on the ground. Then my neighbor showed me an image of the young black bear that was causing the problem. That is when I decided only thistle and small suet feeders high up. Thanks for sharing. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery <https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery>* On Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 3:53 AM Larry Colen <lrc@red4est.com> wrote: > A common problem when people try to put out birdseed is squirrels going > after the birdseed. > > Lately I’ve been having something else doing the same: > > These were shot through the screen in the bathroom window, so they could > suck less, but they’re much better than what I’ve been able to get so far: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/albums/72177720301041720 > I think this one is larger, it seems bolder, and has a spot over it's left > hip > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/52262241663/in/album-72177720301041720/ > The one in the frames after 399 is smaller, more skittish and doesn't seem > to have the spot on its hip > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/52262721915/in/album-72177720301041720/ > > These are what I’ve been able to capture with my phone, I did get some > nearly acceptable video: > https://photos.app.goo.gl/ABLBKq6E9YhjCgBZA > > > -- > Larry Colen > lrc@red4est.com > > > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-leave@pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions.
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John Francis
Thu, Aug 4, 2022 7:40 PM

On Thu, Aug 04, 2022 at 06:38:30AM -0700, Nolan Hinshaw wrote:

I suspect that they're all over the coastal forests, chaparral, and woodlands. Naturalists in San Francisco have documented a thriving population of breeding pairs in the city's parks cohabiting (as it were) with the resident coyotes and bobcats and possums.

Yes, they are.  Redwood City (on the San Francisco peninsula) even has warning signs posted:

<https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSeD_mk_8UwaR_yjNaB4NlS_PNlOaA7oSvH7w&usqp=CAU>
On Thu, Aug 04, 2022 at 06:38:30AM -0700, Nolan Hinshaw wrote: > > I suspect that they're all over the coastal forests, chaparral, and woodlands. Naturalists in San Francisco have documented a thriving population of breeding pairs in the city's parks cohabiting (as it were) with the resident coyotes and bobcats and possums. Yes, they are. Redwood City (on the San Francisco peninsula) even has warning signs posted: <https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSeD_mk_8UwaR_yjNaB4NlS_PNlOaA7oSvH7w&usqp=CAU>
JF
John Francis
Thu, Aug 4, 2022 7:54 PM

On Thu, Aug 04, 2022 at 03:40:21PM -0400, John Francis wrote:

Yes, they are.  Redwood City (on the San Francisco peninsula) even has warning signs posted:

Better image (you can actually read the words)

    <https://i.pinimg.com/736x/4f/a8/b0/4fa8b0d814c1a484a95d4356b1a25eac.jpg>
On Thu, Aug 04, 2022 at 03:40:21PM -0400, John Francis wrote: > > Yes, they are. Redwood City (on the San Francisco peninsula) even has warning signs posted: > Better image (you can actually read the words) <https://i.pinimg.com/736x/4f/a8/b0/4fa8b0d814c1a484a95d4356b1a25eac.jpg>