Do I really deserve this?

[jennyb]

I have a plague of squirrels (is that the correct collective noun, I wonder?)

Last autumn we had masses of acorns in the garden and all the squirrels gorged themselves all winter and all spring on those. Now it seems the acorns must be finished and they have decided to raid my feeder.

I have put up a baffle but I know that it is not going to hold them off for long. Here are the little devils.



Of course, when the regular hoover up'ers of the feeding station come along, the squirrels do allow them to share!



But, look - butter would not melt in it's mouth.....



They are actually better than anything on television these days. However, when they get past my baffle (just a matter of time), I am going to be so mad

Jenny

[Paul mabbott]

Not necessary the term that I'd use. I would suggest a competition for an appropriate collective noun but suspect most entries wouldn't get past the censors!
[quote=jennyb;126117]I have a plague of squirrels (is that the correct collective noun, I wonder?)/QUOTE]

[Gill Catton]

Oh no!!! Fab pictures though!!

[jennyb]

I've just looked it up...

dray of squirrels
or
scurry of squirrels

Not good enough in my opinion.

Jenny

[Gill Catton]

well they are American so what about an illegal occupation of squirrels.....

(only joking )

is your garden part of any kind of axis of evil that you're aware of?

[G0NYM]

Hi
sorry I cant, help with the squirrels
the pics are excellent

[Pete W]

That last pic is awesome.....

The answer you are looking for is put out twice as much food and don't be a meanie

[jennyb]

If I decide to put out a separate ground feeder for the squirrels, what do they like best? Nothing too expensive, please!

Jenny

[mrs fish]

That last pic is fantastic, he looks like he is trying hard to be a native

You need a large bird of prey, hope this helps

[Pete W]

Originally Posted by jennyb

If I decide to put out a separate ground feeder for the squirrels, what do they like best? Nothing too expensive, please!

Jenny

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