Up The Farway Tree

Squirrels vs Jac
2-0

Some of you may remember me blogging earlier in the year about the squirrels eating all my bird food. I tried many methods, including the RSPB recommended chilli powder, to try and deter them. Eventually I moved the feeder into the middle of my washing line, and this seemed to solve the problem. Not for long though...

A few months ago I witnessed the remarkable flying squirrel..

Psyching up for the flight

The Flight

The Landing (of sorts)

Mmmm....tasty bird seed

I was impressed by the squirrels flying skills but rather annoyed that they had outsmarted me. I decided to move the bird table further back, and again, the problem appeared to be solved.

Until....



Not only have the squirrels mastered the tight rope walk, but they appear to have a well orchestrated system of 'taking turns'! I think a squirrel who goes to that much effort almost deserves to get some bird seed...

n.b. the voice at the start of the clip saying "it looks like it is going to attack" is my mum somewhat over dramatically describing a third squirrel sitting on the hedge. The loud "Shhhhh" is me trying to stop her from commentating for the entire clip.