What's that doing in there?

[Cordaline]

Imagine my surprise when I went outside last night, after Springwatch, to top up my birdfeeder, to be met with this unusual sight!

Has anyone ever seen a Snail consume bird seed before? It's a new one on me!
The feeder is hanging 4ft up in my Lilac. Must've taken it ages to get up there!

[Kayleigh]

I used to put birdseed on the patio step along with dried fruit for the blackbirds and hedgehogs, slugs and snails would also come for a snack.
Never seen one in bird feeder though lol

[Paul mabbott]

Is it actually eating the food or just taking shelter? I quite commonly get snails sheltering in my seed feeder ....

[Cordaline]

Originally Posted by Paul mabbott

Is it actually eating the food or just taking shelter? I quite commonly get snails sheltering in my seed feeder ....

I think it 'was' having dinner. This is a better shot that shows the Snail well & truly clinging on to the outside by it's tailend to enable it just the right distance to get to the seed.
Make of it what you will, it just struck me as interesting & amusing at the same time!

[Swirlything]

Hehe, I see this all the time. There are usually a few snails in my feeder as soon as it's empty enough for them to get in.

I also put birdseed on the garden wall- instant snail party. There were at least eight this morning. I suppose they like the seed as much as the birds... seems a bit dangerous for the snails if you ask me though! It's like a slow-moving buffet for the crows.