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JusJoJan – Since I’m littering your inbox, I might as well join in the fun of Linda G. Hill’s JusJoJan blog challenge and add a Jot. Today’s prompt is ‘Surviving’ and it was provided by Lauren – Thanks Wendy! Surviving has been a theme in nature around here this past week. We’ve had several days where the high temperature hasn’t risen beyond 19°f (-7°c) and where the nighttime lows have gone down to 0°f (-18°c). The animals in our yard have been foraging (and begging) for food, especially where ice has covered the ground. The gallery has some current and old favorite photos of the little beggars.
Since there’s no food on offer, I’ll go with the cute animals. :-)
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Good choice.
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I love the squirrels.
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I’m glad. We enjoy having them around.
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I know squirrels can do a lot of damage, but how could you not feed these guys? Between the pleading expression and the “praying “ stance, the most hardcore person would be feeding them.
That’s quite a shot you got of the two birds swooping in targeting the same peanut.
These photos certainly satisfy the ‘surviving’ prompt!
That poor bunny must be thinking, “I swear there was clover here to eat just the other day.”
Ginger
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We get mad at them some, Ginger, but you’re right, we can’t bring ourselves to say no. We’ve only had damage once, and that was when I trapped one in my workshop.
The two blue jays were right in front of us while I was sitting with Maddie. They fly in from so far away, they must have amazing eyesight.
The bunnies just carry on. I clear the heavy snow away from the areas where they like to dine, but they have to work for their supper.
I hope you have a nice day. A little warmer??
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I think those squirrels have mirrors in their nests where they practice their I’m-so-cute-you-have-to-feed-me look.
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Ha ha, they might. It does seem to be a little too cute sometimes.
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No, you can never refuse those little faces when they beg for food.
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That’s true, GP. At least we can’t.
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Nice to see a rabbit.
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We starting to see them while the sun is up. We have two living under my workshop.
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Multiple bunnies are a perfect way to start my day. And that one shot of Smokey leaning on the deck… so cute!!
❤️
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The problem is, these guys know exactly how cute they are.
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As well they should!
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Dan, those squirrels really look healthy and solid. They must love you.
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They do seem to like it here, Don.
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Those are the cutest photos of squirrels, Dan. I’m glad you have a generous supply of peanuts. Looks like you need them. Have a great week.
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These guys are cute, John. Thank goodness for Nuts.com
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You must be on auto ship.
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All I know is we have to get those boxes off the porch ASAP
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Hahahah
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The little grey squirrel is adorable! He has perfected the ‘could you spare a peanut?’ pose. The photo of the birds and squirrels–wow! Those Jays are something! Great photo, though!
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Maureen (above) suggested they practice standing at a mirror ;-) I’m not sure how they do it, but they’ve mastered the art of pulling your heartstrings. The blue jays are fierce, and the fly from high in the neighbor’s tree.
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haha! I think Maureen is right!
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Great photos. I’m sure you are on the list of best host ever.
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Thanks!
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The animal kingdom must love you, Dan, with all the peanuts you share. It’s always a joy to see their sweet expressions. Thank you!
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Thanks Gwen. They have perfected the art of looking pathetic.
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Great photos, Dan! I am quite sure the squirrels deeply appreciate the peanuts!
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They seem to.
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Fun photos of Smokey. We used to think our visitor squirrel was cute until it started ripping flowers off our petunias and pansies. Then to top it off, the pesky squirrel ate our tomatoes. The nerve. After all of that, I was rooting for our neighborhood bobcat. So mean of me. Maybe I should try peanuts to divert Pesky’s attention way from our garden. A kinder approach.
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Somebody was eating our tomatoes last year but it was happening overnight.
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Great photos of all the animals. That is too cold, Dan.
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We had a warm day today, Deborah. 34. More cold days ahead but some highs in the 30s.
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Brrrh…
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I’m just “nuts” about all these photos, Dan. Thanks for another recap. It really does make it convenient to visit the other posts. Big hugs.
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Ha! Unlike the old Peter Paul commercial, everyone feels like a nut around here. Except for the bunnies.
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Great photos. Not sure I could survive in those temperatures. If we hit 0 degrees C we’re not happy. I can’t imagine what -18 feels like. Brrrrrr
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Thanks. I’m ok in winter. It’s the heat and humidity in the summer that scares me.
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You’ve done a great job photographing the friendly animals and showing their personalities. Thank you for feeding them. I know you must go through a lot of peanuts.
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We do, but there’s so little for them to find when everybody keeps their lawns weed and seed free. We even leave some of the leaves near the fence so they can make nest repairs in the winter.
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It’s good to leave some leaves.
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It’s very cold here in greater Philadelphia too. At least one or two overnight lows have been in single digits. I’m not a fan!
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Those temps do chill you to the bone.
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Sweet li’l beggars! That last portrait of the bunny is frame-worthy.
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We don’t feed the bunnies, but we do try to expose some grass. Thanks!
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