Sunflower Remnants
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
Eugene, Oregon
September 18, 2016 12:08pm CST
We planted a few exotic red and black sunflowers this summer and some large yellow ones grew from sunflower seeds I scattered around to feed the birds. They have been in full flower for about a week or so.
Our local squirrels have decided that the seeds in the flowers are ripe for eating and, in the process, tear the flowers to shreds. Anne managed to cut a few to bring in and enjoy in these last days of summer.
Are there a lot of squirrels where you live?
Now off to work 'til 4 PM.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Sep 16
We grew some out on the back by the alley one year and they were sure pretty when they grew up tall and proud out there. We have a family of squirrels here in the back. There's a big oak tree and I can watch them outside my window. They scamper up and down the limbs and chase one another.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Sep 16
They are fun to watch alright. I watched one tear a sunflower apart to get the seeds.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Sep 16
@JamesHxstatic ....Those front feet do look formidable.
@CinnamonGrl (7084)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
18 Sep 16
Yes, because I live in a very woodsy area. We get a lot of critters out back and we have no fenced back yard. Squirrels everywhere! The sunflowers are beautiful. I'm glad your wife could retrieve a few!
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@sallypup (61221)
• Centralia, Washington
19 Sep 16
@JamesHxstatic I don't know. Some folks might say they were of the marmot family. Fat little guys that whistle when warning their tribe that danger is near.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Sep 16
Are they different than ground squirrels I wonder?
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Sep 16
We have a deer come through occasionally to sample Anne's roses.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Sep 16
@DianneN Yes, it can be for certain. People daily visit the store where I work looking for ways to thwart the furry creatures.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Sep 16
@JamesHxstatic They have to eat, too, but it's so aggravating.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Sep 16
That sounds like a great idea. Did it work?
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@JudyEv (340489)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Sep 16
@JamesHxstatic It did to a degree I think. But of course they would still peck an apple here and there.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
18 Sep 16
no squirrels here, so it's good to see pictures and read about all creatures great and small in other countries.
it's interesting also to see different colors and sizes of sunflowers. vincent van gogh instantly came to mind.
may i ask what is that silver metal thing on the floor?
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
19 Sep 16
@JamesHxstatic i reckoned it was the heater. thanks.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Sep 16
That is where the heat comes out when we have it on. You are right about Van Gogh.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
18 Sep 16
@JamesHxstatic Yes there are squirrels near us,Those sunflowers are beautiful.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Sep 16
Yes they are and some just grew from seed scattered on the ground to feed birds.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Sep 16
Then you are lucky for sure. Our area is overpopulated it seems with those furry creatures.
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@LadyDuck (471573)
• Switzerland
19 Sep 16
@JamesHxstatic I do not know why the squirrels do not come to the private gardens. It is true that our woods are full of walnuts, oaks and hazelnuts, they have plenty to eat.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
19 Sep 16
I love sunflowers. We don't have squirrels, which makes my husband happy.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Sep 16
Thanks @amadeo. I feed sunflower seeds to the birds a lot.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
18 Sep 16
We have a few on the property, but not many.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Sep 16
Want some? We can ship postage free.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Sep 16
Yes, they really are nice. I hope we plant some next year.
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@LeaPea2417 (37357)
• Toccoa, Georgia
19 Sep 16
I love Sunflowers. They are so pretty. We have a moderate amount of squirrels.
@RasmaSandra (80030)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Sep 16
I've only seen squirrels in the parks here. Lovely sunflowers. Glad you got some enjoyment out of them.
@LCaldwell (251)
• United States
20 Sep 16
Those are beautiful! Sunflowers are my favorite.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
19 Sep 16
I see a couple of them everyday...running up and down tree trunks.
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@XinfulThotz (4140)
• Singapore, Singapore
19 Sep 16
I seldom meet squirrels. I only get to see them in the zoo...
