Ooh! Look at the stash of sunflower seeds Anneli put out for me today!
Darn it all. There’s that nasty Estelle the Steller’s jay. She’s got quite a beak on her. I’ll just watch her out of the corner of my eye.
I’m being cool, having a drink of water, as if I’m not worried in the slightest. That’s the only way to keep those bullies at bay. You have to pretend they don’t scare you at all.
But oh my gosh. It’s going to be that kind of day. Look who’s hovering around. That Emma looks sweet, but she can be vicious when it comes to us squirrels. Still, I’m not scared of her … very much. I’d just bite her in that cute nose of hers.
Come down here and say that, Lincoln. I dare ya.
Oh no. I see Estelle edging closer … and that mutt is still hovering. Things are just getting a bit too hot around here. Think I’ll have to abandon lunch and come back later.
You had this all to yourself, Lincoln. Time you learned to share!
And don’t stand there gawking at me while I eat or I’ll fly up there and peck you in YOUR nose.
Yikes! It’s getting just a wee tad uncomfy around here. Think it’s time to skedaddle.
October 4, 2021 at 2:22 pm
So sweet. Love the photos you posted. I noticed those bullies are arriving around this neighbourhood as well. Fall must be here.
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October 4, 2021 at 2:36 pm
They always show up when the hazelnuts are ripe and just general fall harvest things are available. They’re pretty, but they’re a nuisance too. I still like to see them, even if they bully poor Lincoln.
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October 4, 2021 at 3:06 pm
It’s National Bullying Prevention Month. Tell those guys to cool it!
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October 4, 2021 at 4:55 pm
I really hate bullying. I was bullied a LOT as a child and I see red now when I see anyone being bullied.
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October 4, 2021 at 5:33 pm
Oooh, that’s awful. I’m sorry to hear that.
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October 4, 2021 at 6:40 pm
It was awful, but I survived! All okay.
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October 4, 2021 at 3:14 pm
That fourth photo cracked me up, Anneli! Poor Lincoln.
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October 4, 2021 at 4:54 pm
I think I caught him mid-gasp. 😉
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October 4, 2021 at 5:09 pm
Not being able to quietly eat one’s meal gives one indigestion. Does that happen to squirrels, too? 😉
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October 4, 2021 at 6:41 pm
I wondered about that today when he ate so many walnuts that weren’t exactly aged yet.
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October 5, 2021 at 9:25 am
Well, normally those animals know what’s good for them and what is not, don’t they?
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October 5, 2021 at 11:10 am
They should know, but I’m not sure if they get stomach aches from overeating or eating the wrong things. I’ll have to ask Lincoln next time I’m talking to him.
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October 5, 2021 at 7:20 pm
Ok, keep me posted. 😉
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October 5, 2021 at 9:27 pm
Today he said thank you for the extra walnuts I put out and even chased Estelle away from them.
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October 4, 2021 at 5:49 pm
Nice series of photos. Lincoln really needs to be on his toes!
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October 4, 2021 at 6:40 pm
He does, and he is!
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October 4, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Too cute 🥰
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October 4, 2021 at 6:40 pm
Tnx.
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October 4, 2021 at 7:49 pm
What a terrific series of photos! I love the photo where Lincoln looks like he’s commenting. I get such a chuckle from your menagerie. 🙂
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October 5, 2021 at 11:05 am
Lincoln always has a lot to say. The menagerie is always busily interacting around here. Glad you enjoyed the visit, Lynette.
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October 4, 2021 at 11:48 pm
Those photos are outstanding again!
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October 5, 2021 at 11:07 am
Thanks, Ursula. Lincoln is quite photogenic.
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October 5, 2021 at 2:45 am
Aaawh, what a
❤warming story this is. And stellar photos as always. I am thinking ‘grandchildren stories galore’ 🐿
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October 5, 2021 at 11:08 am
A lot of the interactions around here would be great for little kids to see. Glad you enjoyed the visit, Kiki. Lincoln is always fun to watch.
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October 7, 2021 at 8:39 am
Anneli, adorable photos and I’m loving the story commentary here – such sweet and individual characters you’ve created. The blue of the jay is startling and iridescent!
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October 7, 2021 at 8:48 am
But Annika! I didn’t create these characters. They just live out there in my yard and I heard them talking the other day. 😊
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October 10, 2021 at 4:48 pm
What a gorgeous blue on the jay! You really have a wonderful family, Anneli. 🙂
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October 10, 2021 at 5:40 pm
He’s pretty, but he is a brazen little devil. He’s part of the mix in the menagerie though.
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October 11, 2021 at 2:07 am
Emma is so beautiful, and that vibrant blue of the jay is the same colour as the blue water dish!
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October 11, 2021 at 9:45 am
That’s so funny because I noticed the same thing for the first time just yesterday when I looked at the pictures. It’s a really pretty blue on the jays.
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October 11, 2021 at 4:51 am
Jays can definitely be bullies.
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October 11, 2021 at 9:40 am
They are nest robbers, and that makes me a bit upset with them. After all they belong to the crow family. But they are pretty and smart.
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