Apparently not sufficiently squirrel-proof. Pesky little buggers!

the seeds landed on his haunches and he just hung there!!!!!

still eating.

I actually think it is a she, considering the detailed view I had of her issues. But she has a whole herd/clutch/swarm of brethren that also know her tricks.

I think they spread new information with clicks and chirps.

giggle :D

Ah, how cute! Well, it's not my bird feeder. OK, compassion. Dirty little tree-rat!
I think she's sending you a message flashing those female naughty bits.

nothing in the world is squirrel proof. :)

Over a decade ago I gave up shooing the squirrels away from the bird feeder. Instead, I fed the squirrels and never regretted it. You can get squirrel feeders. Shelled peanuts are not overly expensive and they eat them on the spot instead of burying unshelled peanuts. Sunflower seeds also work well. During that time, I had the fun and privilege to watch generations of squirrels grow up. In the spring, when they have young, is when they really need food. They'll go after their peanuts and sunflower seeds instead of the seed in the feeder. Like the old saying goes--if you can't beat 'em--join 'em.

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I think the "squirrel proof bird feeder manufacturers" know that phrase is an oxymoron, is actually a lawsuit waiting to happen, but until it does, they will continue to squirrel away their millions on the hopes of all North Americans who can't stand Tree Rats. My deepest apologies to you all.

The day before I read this post, a bird rescue expert friend of ours told me something that might help you: birds cannot taste hot or spicy flavors. She said that's why some people put hot spices (e.g., chili powder, cayenne pepper, even Tabasco sauce) in their bird seed -- as she says, "The squirrels can't hack it."

Here's a link to a related article in case you want to read more: http://bird-watching.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_keep_squirrels_off_bird_food

Hope this helps, and happy bird-feeding!

--Melissa

Airgunhunters.com is probably your best defence against tree rats.
Try elecrifying your bird feeders. Birds are used to this, Every time a bird perches on a high tension line, the whole bird is elevated to that potential and is perfectly safe so long as Herr Vogel doesn't complete the circuit to ground. The high voltage bird feeder indeed works against tree rats. I have used mechanical traps and contact explosives, but after accidentally killing a cardinal and chipmunk, have discontinued their use.
It was your blog that originally attracted me to Open Salon - I googled tree rat+squish and found you.
I an Canadian Tire here at Open Salon - here to give the tree rat a
quick rubbery HUG just for you.
Canadian Tire

Speaking of proctology, Yesterday - Bill Clinton and George W. Bush came to Toronto, Ontario. Between 3 and 6 pm, a complete penis and absolute anus were on display. As Metallica would say - sad but true.
Mad magazine's road signs we'd like to see adaptation circa 1969
Warning: Nauseating STR (squished tree rat ) ahead. Squemish
drivers are advised to avert their eyes lest they be confronted with the even more nauseating sight of vomit all over the front seat.