Mockingbird Poops on Cardinal's Food

Video: Mockingbird Poops on Cardinal's Food

This is why the Northern Cardinals parents can't have nice things! Northern Mockingbird and Brown Thrasher, two non-seed eaters check out the special Cardinal and Bunting food mix I got just for them and promptly leave their opinion - much to the dismay of Ms. Cardinal - her expression is priceless. I'm not much for poop jokes, but this is too bizarre to be a coincidence - this has to be some sort of Backyard Bird "smack talk". This is also a rare video of all three members of mimids (the bird family mimidae), Mockingbird, Thrasher and Catbird visiting the same spot within a few minutes of each other. At least the Catbird tried a few seeds and left without commenting!

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Video: Mockingbird Poops on Cardinal's Food

Trained Gray Squirrel and Blue Jay Friends

Video: Trained Gray Squirrel and Blue Jay Friends

Wild Gray Squirrels and Blue Jays training to wait for me to open the door in the morning to be fed peanuts. First I trained the squirrels to wait and come 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgerljGPVBw  

but it didn't take long for the extremely intelligent and observant Blue Jays who I occasionally hand feed to adjust their busy schedules and gatecrash the squirrel feeding session. It can get a little hectic for about 10 minutes in the morning, but they are a fun bunch to jump start the day. The entire family of squirrels and Blue Jays join in and for the most part its orderly. This is a recording of a mornings activity. See Hand Feeding my Blue Jay Buddy at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAFE1SkiGt0

Be extremely careful if you attempt to hand feed squirrels they are farsighted and notice their eyes are on the side of their heads and they will accidentally bite - notice that I only hold the very end of a peanut and keep my fingers away to make it easy to grab. I would suggest never extending an open hand with food in it to a wild squirrel! I also do not recommend over-feeding squirrels - just give them a bit to supplement their diets and maintain some discipline so they wont become dependent.

Video: Trained Gray Squirrel and Blue Jay Friends

Squirrel Taste Test Challenge

Video: Squirrel Taste Test Challenge

Squirrels entered into a Backyard Taste Test Contest must choose between roasted unsalted peanuts and tree-ripened juicy sweet Loquats. Watch and find out what four out of five squirrels prefer!

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Video: Squirrel Taste Test Challenge