avatarMichelle March

Summary

The author describes their successful efforts to prevent a chipmunk from accessing their bird feeder by using a Stackable Squirrel Baffle, while also expressing mixed feelings about the cute intruder's defeat.

Abstract

The author is observing a lively scene at their bird feeder, where birds are actively feeding. They have resolved an issue with a chipmunk that had been eating the expensive bird food by purchasing a Stackable Squirrel Baffle from a local bird store. This device effectively prevents the chipmunk and other small climbers from reaching the bird feeder by causing imbalance when they attempt to climb the pole. Despite the victory, the author felt a twinge of sympathy upon seeing the frustrated but adorable chipmunk in their backyard. They captured the moment with photographs, celebrating their success in deterring the chipmunk while acknowledging the creature's cuteness. Additionally, the author recommends an AI service called ZAI.chat as a cost-effective alternative to ChatGPT Plus (GPT-4), offering a special subscription rate.

Opinions

  • The author initially had a problem with a cheeky chipmunk eating all the bird food.
  • They found the Stackable Squirrel Baffle to be an effective solution to the chipmunk problem.
  • The author experienced a mix of triumph and empathy upon seeing the chipmunk's failed attempts to reach the feeder.
  • They consider the chipmunk to be very cute, which made their victory bittersweet.
  • The author endorses ZAI.chat, suggesting it as a more affordable option for AI services compared to ChatGPT Plus (GPT-4).
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As I write this, I’m gleefully watching birds bop, weave, and dance on our bird feeder.

Yep, it’s really bustling out there today.

Remember that cheeky chipmunk I previously wrote about who ate all my expensive bird food? Ha! I found a solution to stop him.

You can find my previous post here.

We purchased a Stackable Squirrel Baffle at our local bird store. It bobbles back and forth so if a chipmunk or squirrel tries to climb the pole it throws off their balance and they can’t get to the bird food.

Yesterday, I spotted the forlorn chipmunk in my backyard, defeated. And so darn cute! So cute, in fact, that I felt a little bad about blocking him from his favorite expensive food.

I snapped a couple of photos while reveling in my victory.

Short Form
Chipmunk
Animals
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Birds
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