Comments | my_daroga: the politics of open space; or, get the hell away from my birdfeeder

my_daroga

the politics of open space; or, get the hell away from my birdfeeder

Apr 13, 2007 09:00

I am surprised, actually, that it took the squirrels this long. Granted, this could be merely the first time I've caught them, but judging from the amount of seed I usually have to replenish, it couldn't have been happening long.

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photos, backyard wildlife, animals

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stoney321 April 13 2007, 16:11:11 UTC

that's hilarious! What terrific photos. (You could slow down the rate of seed eating/sitting upon by putting corn cobs out for the squirrels...

my_daroga April 13 2007, 17:14:22 UTC

Yes, I was just thinking I have to provide them with something.

I couldn't believe it when I walked into the living room and saw it totally filling the feeder. It's completely squirrel-sized.

lettered April 13 2007, 17:27:50 UTC

Dude, those photos are cracking me up.

As is this: They're people too

As is: counting on Mr. Darcy's inability to catch it. I was right.

I <3 your dog.

SQUIRREL!

my_daroga April 16 2007, 17:20:22 UTC

I <3 your dog.

Don't get me wrong; he'd tear it into a bloody pulp if he could, and on a straightaway he'd win. And actually, now that he knows it's there? I'm not taking any chances anymore. I really *don't* need him to learn the joys of tearing flesh.

lettered April 16 2007, 21:07:32 UTC

No, I know. It's the vision of him trying. Some dogs try so hard even when it's so inevitable they'll fail. And it's at stuff like...chasing squirrels.

Or herding cars.

my_daroga April 16 2007, 21:20:08 UTC

My parents had a dog once that would chase cars going the opposite way while *in* their station wagon. Ouch.

Another dog chased squirrels all the time, and it was totally hopeless. But now, with this dog who runs as fast as I've ever seen a dog run (that wasn't a greyhound), it's less cute.

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inlaterdays April 13 2007, 17:41:59 UTC

SKWRLS!

I have one here who pigs out on birdseed and then humps my balcony railing. D:

I love those photos!

my_daroga April 16 2007, 17:20:42 UTC

Um, wow. Is your balcony railing hot?

inlaterdays April 16 2007, 17:45:40 UTC

This guy thinks so!

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my_daroga April 16 2007, 17:56:28 UTC

Hahaa!! That's awesome, thank you! The best is how it makes NO SENSE AT ALL. I have no idea what he's doing, or thinking.

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cdaae April 13 2007, 18:06:03 UTC

Wow, awesome pics!

my_daroga April 16 2007, 17:20:58 UTC

Thanks! I knew I bought that digital camera for a reason.

blimeyzawn1 April 13 2007, 19:10:26 UTC

That is the best picture ever. Squirrels are crazy.

my_daroga April 16 2007, 17:21:21 UTC

They are. Darn things! Someone pointed out it looks like a womb.