topic Re: Spring Has Sprung in Garden

Spring Has Sprung

drizzellla — Wed, 20 May 2026 21:14:18 GMT

We have a very active birdseed feeding area.

Lots and lots of birdseed are consumed by birds, squirrels and rabbits.

This year was the first year that we noticed a baby squirrels hanging out at the birdfeeder. It was a tiny guy and we were surprised it was always by itself. WELL, right now 4 little squirrels and a Mom (I am guessing) are eating at the birdfeeder.

They are so tiny. But I am glad Mom showed the other 3 baby squirrels where the regular supply of birdseed is.

Hope more than 1 rabbit shows up. But the fox, hawk and cats seem to keep the rabbits numbers low.

Re: Spring Has Sprung

DSD2 — Wed, 20 May 2026 23:14:46 GMT

@drizzellla I'm happy to hear that you have such a variety of visitors and provide enough food so all can eat!

I'm also pleased you welcome squirrels (as I do). Not everyone does and I never quite understood why.

I fear for our beautiful bunnies as well, they are so sweet and gentle.

Re: Spring Has Sprung

Bonkers1 — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:41:03 GMT

@DSD2

I feel the same way when I see bunnies. I feel worse when I no longer see them.

Re: Spring Has Sprung

drizzellla — Mon, 25 May 2026 22:25:57 GMT

@Bonkers1 wrote:
@DSD2

I feel the same way when I see bunnies. I feel worse when I no longer see them.

@Bonkers1 It seems like the bunnies never hang around. I have seen the fox prancing up our street with a baby bunny in it's mouth.

And I suspect a cat got a bunny a couple of weeks ago. Because it left most of the remains.

As far as I know we only have seen one bunny recently. And it is tough to see only comes out to the birdfeeder about 10 PM - can't blame him or her.