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They are so fun to watch...where I lived previously in NC, we fed them the black oil sunflower seeds. Well, they would eat, but also place seeds in their mouths, until cheeks were bulging, then run off to store them in their winter, underground lair...and return for more.
I think they had 20-30 lbs or so stored... industrious little animals!
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Originally Posted by TroutDude
Where I live (southern Ontario) the little seed thief pictured below has been hibernating since November.
Gotta say I miss the little rascals and look forward seeing them again in the spring.
A unique relationship! Both beautiful creatures. I enjoyed the way the owl hesitated grabbing with that right foot ... kept reaching and squeezing those claws ... not yet ... wanna do this .... gotta do this ... and finally grabbing some hair. The dog was very tolerant!
The grackle pictured below is learning that being greedy can lead to complications. With a beak-full of sticky suet, he decides he can't let a peanut go unclaimed either. Hope he didn't choke.
The other day I was driving on the highway and a large, possible red-tailed, hawk swooped down right in front of my truck. If I'd been driving a little faster . . .
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