Saturday, April 28, 2018

Determination

The funnel on this post is meant to stop squirrels from getting up to bird feeders at the top but as you can see it doesn't always work. This squirrel would simply leap from the ground and grab onto the post above the funnel and then hang on with one foot while reaching across to the feeder. He was out there for at least 10 minutes having his full. He won't go hungry!  
Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world. 
That fluff hanging above the squirrel is nesting material for the birds.
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19 comments:

  1. LowellApril 28, 2018 at 8:37 AM

    That is soooo funny. I swear it's impossible to keep squirrels away from bird feed! Although I've heard of some gadgets that might work, but they probably figured that out at the last conference of North American Squirrels. Very cool photo, Pat!

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  2. Betty J. CrowApril 28, 2018 at 9:15 AM

    Ha! Too cute!

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  3. Jackie McGuinnessApril 28, 2018 at 9:24 AM

    I was at Allan Gardens this week and saw a squirrel and thought, well he is very smart to make this her/his home, it would be nice and warm in the winter!

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  4. SharonApril 28, 2018 at 9:26 AM

    That brought a smile to my face. He's resourceful and dexterous at the same time.

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  5. s.cApril 28, 2018 at 9:53 AM

    Smart squirrel. And a great show to look at.

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  6. William KendallApril 28, 2018 at 11:59 AM

    Never underestimate their resourcefulness!

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  7. Maria RodriguesApril 28, 2018 at 12:30 PM

    Great capture!
    Have a nice weekend
    Maria from
    Divagar Sobre Tudo um Pouco

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  8. eileeninmdApril 28, 2018 at 2:10 PM

    LOL, what a sight! This is one determined squirrel. Nothing was going to stop him or her from eating. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Thank you for the comment and visit!! Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend!

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  9. BillApril 28, 2018 at 3:28 PM

    the winner of the best feeder performance is Black Squirrel by a stretch. :)

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  10. jennyfrecklesApril 28, 2018 at 4:51 PM

    Clever creatures, so determined.

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  11. Taken For GrantedApril 28, 2018 at 5:29 PM

    Good to see a smart, agile black squirrel doing well. Think bird feeders are a major source of food for them.

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  12. carol l mckennaApril 28, 2018 at 6:09 PM

    Smart critter and great capture ~

    I still remember my first time in Canada seeing the black squirrels!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  13. The PadreApril 28, 2018 at 6:39 PM

    Brilliant

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  14. GreenComotionApril 28, 2018 at 8:32 PM

    What a handsome guy/gal and a great snap indeed!
    Yup - sometimes none of them things work when the squirrels are determined.
    Have a Happy WE, Pat!
    Peace :)

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  15. LindaApril 29, 2018 at 1:08 AM

    Ha ha! Squirrels are so determined.

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  16. PerthDailyPhotoApril 29, 2018 at 8:41 AM

    Haha! They do say where there's a will there's a way Pat 😀

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  17. KarlApril 30, 2018 at 5:34 AM

    Ha ha, cool and funny shot, Pat !

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  18. 21 WitsApril 30, 2018 at 11:49 AM

    If any critter does, it's squirrels that win it paws down, or paws up!

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  19. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 30, 2018 at 3:27 PM

    Ha ha!! Those little imps are too darn smart! A friend once gave me a video which was a collection of squirrels outwitting every thing gardeners tried; didn't know whether to laugh or cry, because back then we had a yard with bird feeders and they were basically costing me a small fortune in black oil sunflower seeds!

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