Bad Squirrel

RE: Bad Squirrel

aspork42 — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:41:24 GMT

Looks like it heard a dog bark and got scared. You could build a device to detect squirrels and make a barking noise [View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-05c26600-6398-44f0-9573-87336781d6c2/contentimage_5F00_1.png:16:16]

RE: Bad Squirrel

beacon_dave — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:31:21 GMT

Ok, it is a bird, yes and it is on a bird feeder, yes...

...but as of this week it has learnt how to unhook the feeder from the hanger and drop it to the ground so that it can pry open the lid and empty the contents before flying off with the lot.

Set up an old Bushnell 'Trophy Cam' last night to see what was going on and it caught this at around 05:30 in the morning.

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It was probably a bit annoyed by the time of the second shot as the image time stamps showed that it had been there for around 5 - 10minutes trying to figure out how to get around my new tinned copper wire 'security feature'. Wouldn't surprise me if it teams up with the squirrel tomorrow for a more co-ordinated attack.

RE: Bad Squirrel

beacon_dave — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:39:01 GMT

Yes you...
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… stop eating my garden tools !

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I used to have an electric lawnmower, but they managed to convert it to a manual... [View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-05c26600-6398-44f0-9573-87336781d6c2/contentimage_5F00_1577.png:16:16]

RE: Bad Squirrel

genebren — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:59:20 GMT

What a beautiful garden space you have! We are locked in a constant struggle with our squirrels, as they are either invading the garden (ground squirrels) or trying to access the bird feeders (tree squirrels). I like to play up my frustrations with theses squirrels (like using my cheap and useless BB gun to scare away squirrels, none have been harmed) to amuse my kids and grandkids, as result I get a much of squirrel videos, squirrel themed merchandise (mostly coffee mugs) and even a nice collection of books on protecting gardens and bird feeders from squirrels.

Keep up the good fight!

RE: Bad Squirrel

ntewinkel — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:58:47 GMT

Haha that is so brilliant [View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-05c26600-6398-44f0-9573-87336781d6c2/contentimage_5F00_2516.png:16:16]

In the past I've used "game" cameras to check on the outdoor critters, but your way is much better, with instant alerts!!

How well does your doorbell camera deal with random other motion things like trees and shadows?

RE: Bad Squirrel

hugohu — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:36:11 GMT

Bad squirrel!

RE: Bad Squirrel

neilk — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:00:49 GMT

What a great additional use of a doorbell camera!

Neil

RE: Bad Squirrel

yesha98 — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:02:51 GMT

That's a naughty squirrel, glad that you have the evidence now!