Yard, Gardens, Birds and Critters

 I looked out the kitchen window as I was doing up a couple of dishes. The squirrel was back but in a totally different position. I am thinking he sucked everything that was close from the side hole and now is attempting to get seed out of the bottom drainage holes.  This squirrel is quite the acrobat. I don't think there are many positions that he can't get into.  I watched and took a few pictures. I watched the male House Finch fly in and realized the squirrel was there and took off again!  Later on, I was at the kitchen window again. There was that squirrel and I swear my first impression was he was laying down sleeping on the top of the bird feeder!  I then realized he was likely hanging over the edge like he has done on the side facing me and attempting to get the seed out of the side hole. I think he saw me, or sensed that I was there, taking pictures, again!  He sat up and started whipping that tail around! I don't think he was happy with me at all! ...

Safflower Seed By Mary J Williams I make the House Finch happy Safflower is the seed they prefer I just filled up the feeder I believe I do concur Already on the feeder I see the male out there I don’t see the female now But he is certainly getting his share Sometimes the Cardinals Stop by the feeder to feed Push the Finch aside So, they can get some seed Sometimes both will eat They are learning to share No other birds will interrupt At least they don’t dare This is one food That I do provide Those pesky Starlings Cannot abide!