Strange Jelly eater.

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    Tooty2shoes Hardy Maple

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    I have had other bird varieties enjoy the Grape Jelly I put out for the Orioles. Several Downy Woodpeckers liked the sweet treat as well as House Finches. Even a little Red Squirrel stopped by sometimes. But never this animal seen enjoying the grape jelly until yesterday. I guess he just had a sweet tooth that he had to satisfy. This Fox squirrel was really enjoying his tasty treat. DSCN3246.JPG
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Those little dudes will eat everything and anything. When food in the wild is scarce we have found them eating the gourd birdhouses and one was eating a plaster plaque I have hanging on the front porch.
    I decided to let them get to the peanuts and sunflower seeds now.
     
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    Tooty2shoes Hardy Maple

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    We feed them sunflower seeds right now as food is pretty scarce. So no clue why he had to have some jelly. Like I said--probably a sweet tooth craving. It was pretty funny watching him as when he raised his head he had a chin full of jelly.
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    That looks like a whopper of a squirrel!
     
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    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    I am hoping mine never get a taste of the jelly....I go through enough with the birds. The Orioles have been here for a while and I noticed some black birds in the jelly so I am using more than usual.
     
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    SJ-he is one of the bigger Fox squirrels that frequent our feeders. I guess it is all the protein their getting from all the sunflower seeds they eat.

    Sherry--I know exactly what you mean. I decided to switch over to orange juice instead. So far only the Orioles and house finches like it. Plus it is cheaper that jelly. I think I may try Grape juice--frozen of course to see how they like that when I mix it up and put it in the dishes I have out for them.
     

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