The Fun of the Birds and “The Feeder Thugs”
Hi all,
When time and tide allow, the wife and I get some serious chuckles out of the “Ritual of the Feeders”.
Our favorite clowns have to be the crows and the squirrels, (aka “The Feeder Thugs”). If you’re lucky enough to have those ravenous little beasts in your neighborhood, the entertainment might just be starting.
Suz and I set out special treats for the crows and squirrels, and then just let the action roll. (And no, we don’t do this all the time and in the process foul up their diet. But even crows and squirrels should be allowed a little fun.)
Anyway... There’s nothing quite like the sight of a crow flying away with a slice of pizza stuffed in its beak. And then there’s the goofiness of corn cobs dangling on a bungee just a foot above the squirrels.
The wife and I also have had great fun feeding the backyard ruffians hotdogs, popcorn, and mealworms... Check out the photo below of the crow stuffing its beak with french fries! Even on my worst day, that one still puts a smile on my face...
See you by the feeder... (But beware the whoopee cushion!)
Alan
When time and tide allow, the wife and I get some serious chuckles out of the “Ritual of the Feeders”.
Our favorite clowns have to be the crows and the squirrels, (aka “The Feeder Thugs”). If you’re lucky enough to have those ravenous little beasts in your neighborhood, the entertainment might just be starting.
Suz and I set out special treats for the crows and squirrels, and then just let the action roll. (And no, we don’t do this all the time and in the process foul up their diet. But even crows and squirrels should be allowed a little fun.)
Anyway... There’s nothing quite like the sight of a crow flying away with a slice of pizza stuffed in its beak. And then there’s the goofiness of corn cobs dangling on a bungee just a foot above the squirrels.
The wife and I also have had great fun feeding the backyard ruffians hotdogs, popcorn, and mealworms... Check out the photo below of the crow stuffing its beak with french fries! Even on my worst day, that one still puts a smile on my face...
See you by the feeder... (But beware the whoopee cushion!)
Alan
Comments
Hi Alan,
A crow eating french fries!! Nice close in image!
kathryn
Posted by: kathryn | November 15, 2006 2:27 AM