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March 3, 2018

Big Birds and Sneaky Squirrel

Yesterday we had very high winds. Our normally calm lake became quite choppy, and it's just a small lake... or large pond, depending on your definition of lake. And it's not really "our" lake; it belongs to the community, but we can see it from our window. I took the geese pictures from our deck using a zoom lens. 



The thing I like about our yard is we not only have a lake view, but also a mountain view. It's the Massanutten Range. On a foggy day we can't see it very well.

Vultures Drifting on the Drafts
Like my father before me, I have tried to outsmart the squirrels. I don't mind feeding them a little bit but they hog all the seed and suet and invite their relatives too. Here we see a "squirrel-proof" feeder. Supposedly it closes the seed windows whenever something heavy sits on the perch.

Charlie figured out that he can reach seed without sitting on the perch. He just hangs from the top!


12 comments:

  1. Bob Bushell4:45 AM, March 04, 2018

    Beautiful Geese and the Squirrel, love 'em.

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  2. Anni 6:00 AM, March 04, 2018

    I've seen squirrels out-smart us humans so many times...they're highly intelligent & eventually get what they want!! Pretty images using your zoom for the geese.

    Sharing this blog post with us at I R B B this weekend is much appreciated, thanks!

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  3. Lady Fi8:26 AM, March 04, 2018

    Great goose shots.

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  4. Out on the prairie9:22 AM, March 04, 2018

    Hard to keep the squirrels away, I feed them also. They still bother the other feeders , but are comical to watch.

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  5. Author R. Mac Wheeler9:45 AM, March 04, 2018

    Enjoyed your pix

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  6. Breathtaking12:24 PM, March 04, 2018

    Hello Linda!:) You are so lucky to live by a lake, and have a mountain view as well. Lovely geese and squirrel shots. Squirrels are crafty little rodents, and soon figure out how best to obtain food not meant for them, but what can we do!!:=)

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  7. William Kendall2:26 PM, March 04, 2018

    Never underestimate the ingenuity of a squirrel!

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  8. Jean2:47 PM, March 04, 2018

    I was just trying to talk my husband into getting a squirrel proof feeder a few days ago, I guess it's good he won the argument as your photo shows it wouldn't have helped. My lazy squirrel was sitting on the deck rail waiting for me to put out seed while a Bluejay was on the ground getting acorns. I had a few words with him about that. Your photos are beautiful as always!

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)12:21 PM, March 05, 2018

    I'm totally convinced that if squirrels only had thumbs they could rule the world -- they are such smart little imps. You live in a perfect place -- lake and mountains in view. Wow.

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  10. Connie3:44 PM, March 05, 2018

    I love your geese photos. That squirrel is a crafty one.

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  11. eileeninmd5:51 PM, March 05, 2018

    Hello, sorry I am late commenting. Our internet and power have been out due to a wind storm. I love the cute geese, pretty birds. Thanks for linking up your post. I hope you have a happy week ahead.

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  12. Angie11:36 PM, March 05, 2018

    It seems the squirrels are winning the day - and honoring the name of your blog!

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