Name doesn’t look like it would be censored in a children’s book. Clearly fake
Oh nuts!
Submitted 1 day ago by fossilesque@mander.xyz to science_memes@mander.xyz
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Rudee@lemmy.ml 1 day ago
AiricaFyresong@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 day ago
During the winter months, I keep my seed and suet feeders inside my fenced garden. That way, it keeps squirrels and other mammals out and adds a small amount of fertilizer (droppings, shelled seeds). It’s a pleasure to see them every morning!
jaaake@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Tell me of this magical squirrel repelling fence
AiricaFyresong@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 day ago
It’s just loose chicken wire on the top of the fence, about 24" of it all the way around, structured haphazardly. It is only tacked to the top of the fence and is very wobbly, stable enough only for small birds (chickadee size). I put it on to deter groundhogs from getting a good footing, but it seems to keep the squirrels out too. Not necessarily foolproof because squirrels are totally ninjas.
KoboldCoterie@pawb.social 1 day ago
I never had a problem with this. I think squirrels are as interesting to look at as birds are, perhaps moreso. I mean, look at the acrobatics this little guy has to perform just to get at that feeder. Unlike the birds who just fly down like it’s nothing. He’s putting in the effort, let him have the fuckin’ payoff.
fossilesque@mander.xyz 1 day ago
Grey squirrels are invasive here. I once went to a talk where a tiny adorable grandmother was gleefully talking about finding ways to kill them all.
KoboldCoterie@pawb.social 1 day ago
I suppose that makes them quite a bit less endearing. I’ve only ever lived in places where squirrels are native, and never really understood the animosity towards them.
gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de 1 day ago
If apes hadn’t been faster, squirrels would rule the world.
swelter_spark@reddthat.com 1 day ago
I love watching the squirrels at my feeder, especially the young ones still learning to find food. I buy a mix that has corn and nuts in it just for them.