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17. My cold weather fast food buffet has officially opened. Haven't put up the bird feeder yet because

Reply to Duncanpup (Original post)

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 12:25 PM

Nov 8

the bears aren't officially in their winter digs, but I've been spreading some seed on the ground and putting cakes of seeds out a second story window. I've also been feeding Cottontails and opossums apples. I love watching the birds and animals.

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I been hooking up this chipmunk with snacks that lives in the back yard. [View all] Duncanpup Nov 8 OP

I wonder if the chipmunk is going to invite friends to join him for fine snacks tomorrow or keep them all for himself? MLAA Nov 8 #1

Watch how much you give him. Baitball Blogger Nov 8 #2

My feeder is on the deck so I can keep an eye on it William Seger Nov 8 #5

Pennsylvania tigers EYESORE 9001 Nov 8 #3

Since I started putting out peanuts with the blackoil sunflower seeds for the birds... William Seger Nov 8 #4

Last year we had 3 or 4 resident chipmunks. Danascot Nov 8 #6

I so love chipmunks Duncanpup, JMCKUSICK Nov 8 #7

Get this Duncanpup, my eyes were kind of scrambling when I originally read your post Buddyzbuddy Nov 8 #8

Well, Bzb, it's probably lucky you stopped reading... rubbersole Nov 8 #13

Lol, with our sense of humor, we could get into some trouble here on DU. Buddyzbuddy Nov 8 #15

My wife and I have had a bird feeder in the garden outside of our kitchen window for about 20 years. patphil Nov 8 #9

I've had a chipmunk for 4 years now. barbtries Nov 8 #10

Not ridiculous at all. I have been fond of chipmunks since I was about 6. 3catwoman3 Nov 8 #12

I had a very similar experience at about the same age Nittersing Nov 8 #14

That's sweet, Duncanpup. debm55 Nov 8 #11

My little friend Earl the squirrel comes to visit every day.. Permanut Nov 8 #16

My cold weather fast food buffet has officially opened. Haven't put up the bird feeder yet because Vinca Nov 8 #17