A while back, I told you about a certain nemesis that has been tormenting the dogs and me for a while now. Well, he hasn't given up. In fact, he has grown braver. He jumps right onto the feeder and swings in the wind. The local bird population is not amused.
There is a giant old oak tree in my backyard. When we chase the squirrel away, he jumps onto the tree and escapes the wrath of my three pups. OK, my two pups (because Petunia could actually not care less). And now there is a new nemesis in town. This one only comes out at night and sits in the giant oak, staring down at us from above (and I suspect he is doing it on purpose).
I wasn't actually aware of his presence at first. However, Meatball and Harriet (again, Tuna was not really interested) would sit and wait for the opossum to come out of his den (which seemed to be the attic of my neighbor's house) on a nightly basis. They would stare as dusk fell, silently waiting. And then I would hear the barking. I had to find out what all the commotion was about. So first I got myself a flashlight. And then I grabbed my camera. This is what I saw.
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Oh honey, I know he's annoying but he's really cute in those pictures!! Btw, you are a very good photographer!! You captured him perfectly!
Big hugs and kisses
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What a cheeky little squirrel he is!! Oh and in reply to your comment - No way! Great minds indeed :) xxx
We have a little cheeky squirrel that opens our garden gate! I have tried to catch him doing it on camera but he is too quick! I have never seen an Opossum before, he is a cutie!
lock your windows. lock your doors.
also, meatball is the best name for a dog.
LOL! That dirty little squirrel!
Your house is becoming a zoo! : ) I once had this stupid opossum that lived in my trees (and made my dogs go nuts). I started enjoying his presence more when i pretend he had a top hat and cain and danced around at night. It made me laugh instead of seethe with anger. And heck yes pumpkin spice lattes are back! My favorite time of year.
Those darn squirrels.. my dog goes crazy over them too, sometimes. Sometimes he chooses to ignore them, haha. Lazyness I guess. Is that last thing you got a picture of an opossum? It is actually pretty cute!
hahahahahahahaah this is too funny! the squirrels at my school are nuts from being around people so often. They walk right up to you!
You just made my day with those possum pics!
As annoying as this is you did get some cool photos.
when i lived in berkeley we had a similar situation like this. the raccoons lived under the house i think and at one point they got quite vicious!! i just love the names of your creatures!!
xx ~ ks
There is an epidemic of squirrel fearlessness in backyards across America.
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Call me nuts but i think it's lovely they come to visit.
I also think its sad because they are most likely lacking food in their natural habitat.
I have been trying to get parakeets to come to my balcony and they ignore me and my seeds.
Ooooo so that was what had been stirring the pot? Who knew sthg that tiny could cause that much damage? So sorry the polka dot top was purchased from tjmaxx, I did provide a link to one from macy's just as cute in the caption of yesterday's post.
Come on...he looks so cute!
I once had a family of these guys living in my attic. Eeek.
Hehe, our backyard visitor is a 400 pound bear. He comes out every nights, eats the neighbors trash. Its kinda fun to watch him rule the neighborhood. That is until he sits behind my car and makes me late for work.lol
hahaha not cool nemesis!
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Ha ha ha ha. This is so great. I love that you're stalking rodents. That's the best thing ever.
Hahaha that dang squirrel!
Have a fab weekend!
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You got really good pictures of it... If it's really bothering you, I'd recommend pest control.
Oh my goodness this is too cute. My kitty and I were enjoying coffee on the porch the other day, well I was enjoying coffee and kitty was enjoying the sunshine, when suddenly a squirrel appeared out of nowhere that was seriously almost as big as kitty!! It was hilarious watching her reaction... intrigue and fear all at the same time.
thanks erin! i double checked and i'm already following you!!!
xx ~ ks
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