Squirrel Raids Bird Feeder - Cyclotron Physicist Builds a Squirrel Cafe

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • After a squirrel defeats the rotating shield for a bird feeder, a physicist finds different way to way to protect it and keep peace with the birds and squirrels.

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  • @Brett_S_420
    @Brett_S_420 Год назад +54

    I lived outside for almost a decade. Out of all the animals that came around, the squirrels were by far the most tenacious and intelligent when they knew food was around.

    • @luclafor
      @luclafor Год назад +8

      @@Al_Dente-d1p - That''s mean

    • @daneaxe6465
      @daneaxe6465 Год назад +4

      Our Australia Shepherd would give a squirrel a good run in the tenacious and problem solving department. She's just not good at climbing trees. I've been entertained by her attempts to outwit the rabbits under the lawn tool shed. She's watched how the main rabbit reacts then tries a counter-measure. But rabbits aren't stupid either, as they can quickly adapt to the new tactics. Animals are amazing.

    • @brianhrinko7169
      @brianhrinko7169 11 месяцев назад +1

      I believe the squirrel feels satisfaction when it overcomes a challenge.

  • @elisabethseeger5837
    @elisabethseeger5837 3 года назад +261

    Thank you for feeding Wimpy- he earned it!

    • @Tenacious-Tiger
      @Tenacious-Tiger 2 года назад +13

      Wimpy insisted I Subscribe, so I did !
      He wouldn't take no for an answer. 🐿️

    • @lindagarrido1
      @lindagarrido1 Год назад +5

      Just give the little guy his own food. He earned it...

    • @craigb8228
      @craigb8228 Год назад +4

      I thought the physicist would have made Wimpy work a little harder. Pushes a lever that Waters the Garden or feeds the birds, something.

  • @ellenl5626
    @ellenl5626 Год назад +37

    I love the squirrel's determination and cleverness. Thank you for rewarding him with his own special feeding box!

    • @jakelalens2692
      @jakelalens2692 Год назад +3

      Squirrels have an insatiable appetite and will clean out the cafe and than go right back to the bird feeder.

  • @curlyanneb1973
    @curlyanneb1973 4 года назад +351

    Not gonna lie...I’ll bet that squirrel LOVES his daily activities. No boring long days with nothing to do. LOL. Fun to watch too.

    • @nthgth
      @nthgth 3 года назад +11

      He sure doesn't skip arm day either 😄

    • @rbq426
      @rbq426 3 года назад +2

      😂

    • @skullhelmet1944
      @skullhelmet1944 3 года назад

      Glad you didn't lie
      and I HOPE you don't lie normally
      but the way you wrote it,
      it implies you do so 🙊

    • @sihTdaeRtnaCuoY
      @sihTdaeRtnaCuoY 3 года назад +4

      When you think about it, he's really earning his food. Not only through working hard to get it, but also by providing entertainment which is then monetized through RUclips.

    • @tandiparent1906
      @tandiparent1906 2 года назад

      😂 I'm betting that you're right, lmao 🤣

  • @bryanworth8292
    @bryanworth8292 2 года назад +201

    Amazing how intelligent , persistent , and just plain crafty squirrels can be .

    • @fredk1256
      @fredk1256 2 года назад +22

      Amazing how intelligent, persistent, and just plain crafty Physicists can be. 😃

    • @MattTee1975
      @MattTee1975 2 года назад +8

      Honestly - I've always wondered why people wanted to prevent them from eating from the bird feeders...squirrels are 100 times more interesting than birds, imo.

    • @baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134
      @baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134 2 года назад +8

      @@MattTee1975 I put out enough for everyone, birds and squirrels, stray cats (I was able to foster one) so they don't go after birds and squirrels. It's magic when they both accept you into their society. When you really observe them, they have actual lessons to teach. Their actions have intent, and it's like watching a soap opera or sitcom every day.

    • @timdowney6721
      @timdowney6721 2 года назад +5

      Yep. The squirrel would have quickly defeated your average human bird feeder. We’re not as special as we tell ourselves.

    • @ethanh8791
      @ethanh8791 Год назад +5

      @@fredk1256 But credit to the squirrel, right? It won on each effort.

  • @astrorad2000
    @astrorad2000 Год назад +2

    We have a cast iron table on our front porch with my late inlaws silver plated turkey platter on top, that I fill every morning with "critter feed " for the neighborhood squirrels, birds, chipmunks, etc. We enjoy watching them as they munch on the feed and often peer into our picture window while enjoying their snack. Thank you for the wonderful video!

  • @cprice4329
    @cprice4329 3 года назад +210

    I raised a little genius, when blown from his nest during a windy ice storm. My son named him Jerry. Jerry possessed amazing intelligence. His ability to learn, was far above any domestic animal that I've ever seen. He was free to patrol my home, and yes, he did patrol it he did. He also used his litter box, learned to catch, and do other tricks with few lessons. When Jerry matured, he longed to be free. We lived in the mountains, and the tree where he was blown from, was just outside my window, so giving him his freedom without worry, was pretty easy. I saw and fed him nearly every day. He had lot's of friends and also found a partner. Animals are a blessing to this sometimes, crazy world.
    Blessings and love.

    • @nicoleparent9
      @nicoleparent9 3 года назад +9

      Mankind The Superior Species can learn a lot from these simple beasts

    • @jjvv8650
      @jjvv8650 3 года назад +11

      Such a nice story, made me smile.

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  3 года назад +10

      Great story

    • @bidensucsbigdickskalmadrin6877
      @bidensucsbigdickskalmadrin6877 3 года назад +2

      just shoot it

    • @climatepurification
      @climatepurification 3 года назад +5

      @@nicoleparent9 Not superior, thats an observation of a flawed perspective. Actually inferior if required to exist in a natural, forested environment. The animals found their place in order to create balance within their environment without tools, without fire. Man in his bare skin is completely the opposite of superior in that environment.

  • @UnchartedDIY
    @UnchartedDIY 4 года назад +289

    When you see those squirrels tails flicking, you KNOW they are coming up with another clever scheme!

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  3 года назад +39

      There is a direct connection. Brain to tail for sure.

    • @daymonevans7247
      @daymonevans7247 3 года назад +7

      Like a primate scratching their head.

    • @samuelcruz9258
      @samuelcruz9258 3 года назад +4

      Is like morse code,,,l..won't...give...up...

    • @WaterspoutsOfTheDeep
      @WaterspoutsOfTheDeep 3 года назад +7

      "recalculating" haha

    • @mighty9435
      @mighty9435 3 года назад +9

      He deserved the rewards... so ingenious!!! And a hard-worker too!!!

  • @Coreself8
    @Coreself8 2 года назад +46

    So glad he ended up getting fed too. Made my heart smile.👏

    • @rodneycaupp5962
      @rodneycaupp5962 Год назад

      Al;l animals matter to me too. I even want the snakes to have their way.

  • @Marmocet
    @Marmocet 3 года назад +30

    My grandfather went through a similar exercise with a grey squirrel. Eventually, he came to admire the squirrel's persistence and obvious intelligence and finally made peace with him.

  • @johnconrad5487
    @johnconrad5487 4 года назад +69

    That was amusing. I am glad you started feeding the squirrel too. After all he had worked very hard for it. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Tsamokie
      @Tsamokie 3 года назад +4

      PHAHCK the squirrels. They're just tree rats.

    • @swashington942
      @swashington942 3 года назад +2

      The squirrel is perfectly able to feed itself.

    • @justicegusting2476
      @justicegusting2476 3 года назад +2

      @@Tsamokie I treat my garden bunnies to some 18 grain pellet gun lead.

    • @Tsamokie
      @Tsamokie 3 года назад +1

      @@justicegusting2476 Moi aussi. I use .177cal pellets and .22cal LR. for red and grey squirrels, ground squirrels, and ground hogs.

    • @justicegusting2476
      @justicegusting2476 3 года назад +1

      @@Tsamokie I find the .22s are more humane. Drops them straight away.

  • @RSRrobertwalker
    @RSRrobertwalker Год назад +42

    What a great story and from the perspective of a physicist!
    I love the way your kind heart comes through by soluting the intelligence of the squirrel in the end!
    Bless you and your family with good fortune and mercy!

    • @pumpkinpie7254
      @pumpkinpie7254 Год назад +5

      Mark Rober a RUclipsr made a very complex squirrel maze a couple of years ago. It's hysterical, highly recommend.

  • @2bluehorizons4
    @2bluehorizons4 3 года назад +233

    I don't think he's hungry at all, he's just enjoying the challenge!

  • @gauntletwielder6306
    @gauntletwielder6306 3 года назад +20

    I can honestly say that the several squirrels in my backyard, are the best thing about living in this area. When I move after COVID, I will miss the squirrels more than the people here.

  • @payne7028
    @payne7028 Год назад +1

    Seed can get expensive… I bet you a PB&J sandwich would fit in his feeder!! ❤ TY for making him his own special feeder and for making this movie. Before the end I was thinking you should just make friends with him. The two of you can sit in the morning over coffee and nuts watching the birds together 😊

  • @meghanjane
    @meghanjane 3 года назад +443

    this made me smile. My dad loved to feed his birds and also was a physicist. The squirrel was his absolute nemesis and he went to great lengths to stop the little buggers. My dad has been gone for 10 years now and this made me remember him a little more today. so thank you xo

    • @Nobody-ld7mk
      @Nobody-ld7mk 3 года назад +6

      Photocells and stun-guns will get-er-done.

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  3 года назад +39

      I am glad that you enjoyed this. Physicist in movies are often evil geniuses. Reality is somewhat different.

    • @sher64ct45
      @sher64ct45 3 года назад +5

      @@Nobody-ld7mk leave nature alone are you God to decide who shall eat and you will not !! He is just trying to survive like all life on earth !! Who’s the real bugger!!

    • @Nobody-ld7mk
      @Nobody-ld7mk 3 года назад +10

      @@sher64ct45 FLAKE !

    • @russellharvey7096
      @russellharvey7096 3 года назад +11

      @@sher64ct45 Ha! It's fun to play God & people feeding birds are doing the same. It's entertainment! Squirrel rats can survive just fine w/o bird food.

  • @nicepokerface3465
    @nicepokerface3465 3 года назад +74

    Whimpy is an inspiration to us all to never give up

    • @danielb7495
      @danielb7495 3 года назад

      But he did give up.......

    • @chevychase3103
      @chevychase3103 3 года назад +13

      He didn't give up he won! Lol

    • @pepesylvia848
      @pepesylvia848 3 года назад +8

      @@danielb7495 no he didn't. He literally never gave up. He stopped going to the bird feeder because a squirrel feeder was put up.
      In the beginning he only "gave up" briefly to go get a snack he already knew how to reach.

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  3 года назад +12

      @@pepesylvia848 I give him a win in the overall game.

    • @pepesylvia848
      @pepesylvia848 3 года назад +2

      @@LyneisFilm He's really got it figured out.

  • @VoidHalo
    @VoidHalo 4 месяца назад +1

    My cat loved this video. He didn't take his eyes off the screen a single time. He likes watching videos of mice and birds eating, but he's never been as captivated with a video as he was when watching wimpy navigate the various obstacles you set up for him.

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  4 месяца назад

      That is amazing. I am working on a sequel and yesterday a squirrel named Scarlet was up on the bird feeder while a ferrel cat stalked it from below. Scarlet made a success escape and the gave the cat an earful.

  • @jennifermurphy5215
    @jennifermurphy5215 4 года назад +147

    I love Shirley! Wimpy's pretty entertaining too! But I like you a whole lot more for deciding on feeding the squirrel too! Thank you! Great video

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  4 года назад +31

      It was too much fun watching squirrels to send them away. So far only Whimpy has shown up.

    • @nickbalashov1780
      @nickbalashov1780 4 года назад +10

      @@LyneisFilm , Sir, this is a great solution👍 Good luck and health to You!

    • @BazilRat
      @BazilRat 4 года назад +15

      When it comes to squirrels, it's make peace or the war will continue forever!

    • @Qossuth
      @Qossuth 3 года назад +3

      @@LyneisFilm Interesting! We can have as many as a dozen in our backyard, and we usually make them come take peanuts from our hand.
      In the end squirrels are more interesting than birds. I mean it's cool to feed birds, but you can't get to know them "personally" as you can squirrels, squirrels are just easier to identify individually (at least for me). Different individuals have highly different behaviors, while also sharing highly similar traits. Like they almost all approach our hand-feeding "station" (a chair set right outside our patio slider) in a stylized and predictable manner that I assume is based on some innate "strategic reasoning" about what makes a path "safer," while at the same time they are perhaps easiest to keep track of (given how quickly/frequently their fur color changes) by behavior: some are timid, some are bold, some are aggressive and grabby, some take peanuts gently, etc.

    • @markissboi3583
      @markissboi3583 3 года назад +1

      @@Qossuth you people r lucky nothing like it in australia Boring as
      if squirrels where in parks people be hugging/feeding them 24/7 here

  • @4077Disc
    @4077Disc 4 года назад +138

    Imagine having to complete a Ninja Warrior course in order to go to McDonald's...

    • @crazycatlady39
      @crazycatlady39 3 года назад +21

      Would burn off all those calories in advance then? Ha!

    • @ABW941
      @ABW941 3 года назад +11

      We would have a healthyer world that way.

    • @rphjacobs9197
      @rphjacobs9197 3 года назад +2

      .... that comment was as awesome as the video itself!! Hahaha

    • @dejapoo5508
      @dejapoo5508 3 года назад +5

      Exellent idea . It would self limit the morbidly obese as they wouldn't be able to do the course . Plus you could set up a Pay per veiw " Fatty Cam " and give the money to a Covid charity , Win Win .

    • @oddvoid
      @oddvoid 3 года назад

      @@dejapoo5508 Ha Ha Ha How funny would that be right ? I would Pay per view to see your old ass try the course L O L .

  • @nanak5739
    @nanak5739 2 года назад +4

    And this is exactly what I have done...my squirrels have their own food box (very similar to yours) and the birds have their feeders. All is calm in the garden! Squirrels are so intelligent and persistent...I love them. xxx

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  2 года назад

      That is great to hear. My squirrel cafe design has its roots in diy RUclips videos.

  • @jujubeethatsme
    @jujubeethatsme 4 года назад +96

    I really enjoyed that. And I'm so glad that the squirrel got a happy ending too. Thanks.

    • @glennlopez6772
      @glennlopez6772 3 года назад

      True!
      The beginning was wicked and devious but I expected how it would end.
      That was a great guy!

  • @walt3223
    @walt3223 4 года назад +9

    Of all the squirrel, birdfeeder, problem, I think this, of all the solutions I've seen, is the best.

    • @mikezylstra7514
      @mikezylstra7514 Месяц назад

      sprinkle cayenne pepper on the seeds. Birds don't care; squirrels hate it.

  • @joeyho5134
    @joeyho5134 Год назад +5

    So glad you built squirrel it's own " cafe "and feeding it as well. I guess it earned it. Thank you so much for feeding the birds and ,of course, Wimpy.😁❤

  • @abcayemich8412
    @abcayemich8412 2 года назад +153

    This was so much fun to watch! My kittie sat in my lap and we both enjoyed it so very much. The narration was so cute as well. Thank you!

    • @jamsax6915
      @jamsax6915 Год назад +1

      22.

    • @windermere2330
      @windermere2330 Год назад +1

      My adorable beagle mix killed a squirrel. I found the body when I was mowing the lawn. I couldn’t believe my cute pup was a KILLER!

    • @LuvBorderCollies
      @LuvBorderCollies Год назад +1

      @D M A muscular male farm cat who's an exceptional hunter/killer could take out a squirrel. That's IF the squirrel got caught. Growing up on the farm we had a Super Cat that easily took out rats and mink. Rats are nasty fighters and probably squirrels are equally agile and quick. We know they have teeth. LOL

    • @abcayemich8412
      @abcayemich8412 Год назад

      @@windermere2330 They're animals. What do you expect?

    • @Matt_from_Florida
      @Matt_from_Florida Год назад +2

      ​@@windermere2330 As far as your dog was concerned that squirrel was an interloper, sort of the same as a burglar breaking into your house. *_"Who's yard do you think this is, anyway?"_*

  • @user-do2cz7yw2g
    @user-do2cz7yw2g 4 года назад +14

    Great American storytellers are harder to find than adding a couple protons and neutron to a pre-existing element. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story.

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  4 года назад +4

      Thanks for the comment. I am working on story telling.

    • @tanawilliams7498
      @tanawilliams7498 4 года назад

      @@LyneisFilm if you haven't already check out Mark robers squirrel contraption! It was a Hi-Point for me when I recovered

    • @tanawilliams7498
      @tanawilliams7498 4 года назад

      @@LyneisFilm building the perfect squirrel proof bird feeder Mark Rober and he didn't

  • @SudeepRohit
    @SudeepRohit 2 года назад +9

    Video : good
    Your commentary: better
    Your kindness ("as long as I can supply enough food") : best 👌
    Very few people like you left. God bless you Sir !

  • @paraplegichistoricalsports5700
    @paraplegichistoricalsports5700 4 года назад +12

    The squirrel feeder is ingenious and you get to enjoy watching the squirrels and birds eat peacefully, great job sir.

  • @geriannroth449
    @geriannroth449 4 года назад +320

    Now that was really entertaining & with a happy ending to boot

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  3 года назад +30

      I am glad that you enjoyed it. Who knew squirrels could be so entertaining.

    • @mindyr7302
      @mindyr7302 3 года назад +6

      I sure hope after all of that work you plan to always let him get to the food!
      After all, he is hungry, too! ❤️
      They are brilliant, aren’t they?!

    • @autodidact537
      @autodidact537 3 года назад

      @@LyneisFilm Why do you have a bird feeder set up in the summer?

    • @kaykonodine2954
      @kaykonodine2954 3 года назад

      I love your story, very entertaining Sir. " Ohhh, wont you be my neighbor "..lol

    • @kaykonodine2954
      @kaykonodine2954 3 года назад

      @@LyneisFilm That is for sure..

  • @dorothybutterfield8428
    @dorothybutterfield8428 Год назад +6

    I have a feeder just for squirrels exactly like yours , thank you for caring for all the wildlife

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  Год назад

      That is awesome!

    • @donjohnson3701
      @donjohnson3701 Год назад

      Bless you for caring for the precious squirrels. They are amazing critters. Keep in mind squirrels don’t eat your food then crap all over your nicely polished car!

  • @mreckes9967
    @mreckes9967 4 года назад +67

    For people like you sir there is no such thing as boredom, great entertainment.

  • @LarryTaint-qn8pd
    @LarryTaint-qn8pd 3 года назад +13

    I'm glad youtube recommended this video. Birds are cool and so are squirrels. It was a happy ending where everyone got fed.

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  3 года назад +2

      I am also glad they recommended the video. Surprisingly it has 700,000 views.

  • @zaphodsrealm1549
    @zaphodsrealm1549 2 года назад +5

    This is absolutely hilarious! My bird feeder squirrel problems went away when my new neighbor introduced 2 outdoor cats. They couldn't get to the bird feeder but the squirrels moved on.

  • @skippydeenice
    @skippydeenice 4 года назад +140

    Squirrel: 15
    Physicist: 0

    • @hotrodhog2170
      @hotrodhog2170 3 года назад +18

      I gotta give Wimpy more than 15 points! He got the Physicist to give in and just feed him! Maybe the Mrs. and the squirrel are in cahoots together against the Physicist! :o

    • @Tsamokie
      @Tsamokie 3 года назад +3

      @@hotrodhog2170 I have mostly red squirrels and some grey and I shoot them all and give the carcasses to the ravens.

    • @alancameron2433
      @alancameron2433 3 года назад

      Everyone wins in the end.

    • @jameshammons2354
      @jameshammons2354 3 года назад

      Upvote for insight

    • @jameshammons2354
      @jameshammons2354 3 года назад

      @@Tsamokie why?

  • @sloppyjoe3617
    @sloppyjoe3617 4 года назад +6

    While it's amusing to watch futile efforts to deter squirrels, I've always wondered why people don't just embrace the squirrels' presence in the yard and build them a feeder of their own. You did just that. Bravo to you sir!

    • @cyndibarnett5865
      @cyndibarnett5865 3 года назад

      Because they destroy my flowers!!!!!

    • @sullivanspapa1505
      @sullivanspapa1505 3 года назад +1

      Then you have TWO OR MORE squirrels to feed, I know, I have 8-9 now. They wait for the birds to drop the birdseed to the ground!

  • @luisamartinez6708
    @luisamartinez6708 Год назад +1

    Thank you for making this video! My son is autistic and terrified of all animals, we watched the video together and he kept on repeating "I don't have to be afraid of the squirrel!" Videos like these help me expose him without fear or anxiety, it makes it easier for him to manage when we come across the real thing on our walks 😊

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  Год назад

      That is the best comment yet. I am so glad it helped your son understand squirrels are not a threat to humans.

  • @jodi4384
    @jodi4384 4 года назад +13

    Yeah Wimpy! I love when he made it to the other side of the original contraption he gave a tail swish of victory!

  • @mooncompass
    @mooncompass 3 года назад +38

    My class watched this today and then had to draw a picture of a bird feeder that was squirrel proof. Thanks for the inspiration!

    • @altmant1
      @altmant1 3 года назад +1

      I think they are called a BB gun...

    • @nancydiehl296
      @nancydiehl296 3 года назад +3

      @@altmant1 Squirrels help to spread seeds & they translocate fungus that protect the root of trees. They do more for this planet than most people. Guns aren’t necessary; unless you eat what you kill.

    • @altmant1
      @altmant1 3 года назад +1

      @@nancydiehl296 I think the birds can relocate seeds just fine. The bb gun is a quick solution for a rodent problem. If you would eat a wild rodent you have never seen the bad things they can carry. One example is a botfly.

    • @carrahful
      @carrahful 3 года назад +1

      I think it might have looked like just a pole with no feeders bahaha.

    • @RJ-hx5nb
      @RJ-hx5nb 3 года назад

      Please send all drawings to this Physicist !!

  • @pattic8473
    @pattic8473 2 года назад +2

    So cute. You gotta love Wimpy's determination. Smart little thing.

  • @danevannett1149
    @danevannett1149 3 года назад +99

    The title should actually be: Physicist starts first ever "Squirrel special ops training center" 😆🤣😂

    • @normnielsen
      @normnielsen 3 года назад +3

      True! And Squirrels might just take over some day with those little hands and ability to stand upright to manipulate things.

    • @edgaryh
      @edgaryh 3 года назад +2

      mark rober did it first

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  3 года назад +1

      Definely

    • @lorimichaelgodin2292
      @lorimichaelgodin2292 3 года назад

      Y

    • @visamedic
      @visamedic 3 года назад +1

      They’re natures ninjas

  • @susanandrus7150
    @susanandrus7150 3 года назад +16

    Glad you decided to feed the squirrel. He needs food too. He is so darn cute.

  • @filmguymike
    @filmguymike 2 года назад +14

    I was so glad to see that you made a little feeder for the squirrel as well.
    Really good film, well made, great narration
    I wish I could give it two thumbs up but one will have to do for now

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the great comment. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @snailer06
    @snailer06 4 года назад +16

    We try to short-circuit nature's incredibly amazing balance, and animals find a way to make us restore it, with no words.

  • @cynthiawilson4500
    @cynthiawilson4500 4 года назад +28

    Gotta give him some credit and maybe his own feeder

  • @annachernomordik9878
    @annachernomordik9878 Год назад +1

    Awe thank you for including Wimpy into your kindness! I raised baby squirrel and have the softest spot for little guys. They are amazingly smart! ❤

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  Год назад

      That is a great reply. Thanks

  • @marrietvisser6195
    @marrietvisser6195 3 года назад +8

    This is an incredible post. I laughed and love your kindness. Thank you.

  • @hipocampelofantocame
    @hipocampelofantocame 4 года назад +6

    You certainly have my appreciation. I have been in a two year battle with a large and
    cheeky male gray squirrel. He no longer can spill the bird food out of the feeder, so he
    trashes all of my wife's potted plants. now feed him Squirrel Delight (fruit and shelled
    nuts) and the birds black sunflower seeds and assorted wild bird seed. He still cleans
    the ground under their feeder, but can't access it. I'm calling it a draw, but Squirrelo
    knows he won.

  • @The195169
    @The195169 2 года назад +8

    How cute. Your video made me smile and reminisce of my past adventures with wild critters.I've come to the realization that once you name the critters they become part of your life, good or bad. I was thrilled that in the end you conceded that he was amusing enough to feed and keep around.

  • @kathyhornsby998
    @kathyhornsby998 4 года назад +28

    Well done, Claude and Wimpy! I find my squirrels endlessly entertaining as they, too, try to get into the bird feeders. In fact, I like them so much that I allow access to certain ones!

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  4 года назад +5

      There is something about squirrels that resonates with people. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @nthgth
      @nthgth 3 года назад +2

      @@LyneisFilm Human-like ersistence. And thinking outside the box, or sometimes full force in the box! E.g. when Red (or was it Shirley) leapt clean over the full shield in the other video.

  • @darrenxw3495
    @darrenxw3495 3 года назад +38

    Well Claude this one made my wife and I smile and laugh to. So good how you did this,they sure are clever. The"Squirrel Cafe" was a nice touch. We thought it was great that you both don't mind them coming around and turn it into a friendly game. We thought this was just great to watch. Well done mate all the way from Brisbane Australia!!

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  3 года назад +3

      Great to hear from down under. I spent a week in Sydney and vicinity. Great people and great animals.

    • @muffassa6739
      @muffassa6739 2 года назад +1

      We love Squirrels but don't want them in our house. Attic, basement finally in our kitchen what a mess.

  • @BiLdoEMcLown
    @BiLdoEMcLown 2 года назад +1

    Squirrels are smarter than most think. As neurotic and anxiety ridden as they seem, their problem solving skills are sublime.

    • @BiLdoEMcLown
      @BiLdoEMcLown Год назад

      @@Bebtelovimab I don't doubt this for a second

  • @MGgoose1
    @MGgoose1 3 года назад +49

    In all of your efforts, you actually trained (increasingly complex positive reinforcement) the squirrels to keep attempting your puzzle to receive a reward. It is like training your dog: whistling from you means a treat, then sitting and a whistle earns a treat, then sitting and giving a paw-handshake with a whistle earns a treat, etc.

  • @game.shorts.videos
    @game.shorts.videos 3 года назад +17

    Loved the idea of the squirrel cafe. I have house sparrows visiting the 4 feeders I have put up in my front yard which were soon noticed by a squirrel too. The squirrel had easy access to all 4. And would devour the feeds faster than the sparrows would. I've now dedicated one of the feeders to the squirrel which is also shared by rose-ringed parakeets. This new feeder has sunflower seeds and the remaining three use foxtail millets meant for sparrows.

    • @jollyjoker888
      @jollyjoker888 2 года назад

      Those birds sure dump a lot of seed

  • @gmurph6499
    @gmurph6499 Год назад +4

    Thank you for feeding the amazing little squirrel 🐿️ ❤

  • @rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291
    @rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291 3 года назад +9

    One of my grandparents used to build squirrel feeders that looked like toilets. He designed them so that the squirrel would look like it was sitting on the toilet while eating the corn off the cob that was pushed down onto a nail. Me, my siblings and my cousins would sit in the yard and wait for the squirrels to come eat off of them just so we could laugh.

    • @rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291
      @rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291 3 года назад

      @@MichaelTheophilus906 we loved them as children but I agree with you now. They suck lol

    • @nicoleparent9
      @nicoleparent9 3 года назад

      @@MichaelTheophilus906 Yeah I'm happy they
      Aren't Chihuahua size ... WHOA, Right

  • @yourfriendarne
    @yourfriendarne 4 года назад +21

    I really enjoyed your second squirrel video. I kept thinking of the hours of squirrel / bird feeder footage that must go into making it. The hard work paid off! You've got a beautiful production. I kept wondering what is next and liked the gentle cliff hanger of the nuts in the neighbor's yard. It was nice also to see you in the video too.

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  4 года назад +6

      It turns out that I am 99% retired and sticking close to home, so there was time to do this. Capturing footage was almost a daily exercise. I did learn more at the end about using my Nikon D500 although most was shot on my Canon XF400. Glad that you enjoyed it. How about LIam?

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  4 года назад +6

      Actually, there is a second young squirrel named EarBite (left earn is partially gone) but I haven't seen him in the Squirrel Cafe.

  • @SeaBreeze2247
    @SeaBreeze2247 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this amusing, enjoyable story of man vs squirrel. The latter’s antics had me laughing out loud. What an interesting, kind man you are.

  • @richardt9092
    @richardt9092 4 года назад +25

    Natures a wonderful thing , Never fight it , Just enjoy it.

    • @kingda117
      @kingda117 3 года назад

      That's what the science deniers are doing with COVID-19.

    • @davidjenson4512
      @davidjenson4512 3 года назад

      ​@@kingda117... The "science deniers" are wearing masks.

    • @kingda117
      @kingda117 3 года назад

      @@davidjenson4512 Nurses and Doctors?
      You should never get your science education from charlatans that sell vitamins.
      www.thedailybeast.com/trump-vitamins-were-fortified-with-bs

  • @scottytomcat4267
    @scottytomcat4267 3 года назад +15

    Absolutely one of the best videos I've ever seen thank you for taking care of the squirrels Eventually feeding them

  • @myriamleconte4715
    @myriamleconte4715 2 года назад +3

    Give this beautiful and so intelligent creature a daily feed too he deserves it he is just as important as any bird out there !

  • @redhouse1002
    @redhouse1002 3 года назад +22

    I'm pleased that you grew generous in the end. My goodness, what a lot of energy is expended in being restrictive, but I'm glad that you started feeding the squirrels in the end. It's the end that counts! Kudos to you.

    • @johnmarksmith1120
      @johnmarksmith1120 3 года назад

      Of course there’s nothing wrong with being restrictive.

    • @redhouse1002
      @redhouse1002 3 года назад

      @@johnmarksmith1120 Right! LOL.

  • @perigosu8449
    @perigosu8449 3 года назад +7

    Physicist: spends summer coming up with different solutions.
    Everyone else on the first day: "Honey, get my BB."

  • @marlenaforbes-reidy9876
    @marlenaforbes-reidy9876 Год назад +21

    Whimpy conquered every obstacle with precise strategy, he finally earned his prize, he’s a smart little cookie. He’s adorable. 🧡🐿🧡

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  Год назад +3

      They are cute, curious and determined.

  • @selvinH
    @selvinH 3 года назад +6

    This squirrel gives us a lesson not to give up until we get our goal.

  • @luciapyle5683
    @luciapyle5683 4 года назад +6

    Loved watching these videos. Like cats the squirrel's tail seems to let you know how they feel.

  • @TSUNAMI-MAMI
    @TSUNAMI-MAMI Год назад +2

    I love physicists solving (or creating, depending on your perspective) the little problems in life like these! 😂❤

  • @sallya.2412
    @sallya.2412 4 года назад +4

    Well done. A win win situation, both birds and squirrel are happy.

  • @viclaney6575
    @viclaney6575 4 года назад +5

    What's the physicist to do? Just what you' re doing: loving, protecting, nurturing and enjoying them! You' re one of this world's unsung heroes; a human at his best. We fellow animal and bird lovers are almost as much in your debt as the creatures for whom you care, and we thank- you. Blessings always!

  • @jessicawilber1266
    @jessicawilber1266 Год назад +1

    Wonderful, wonderful. My father would always try to beat the squirrels. Thank you for the memories❤

  • @FrederickDunn
    @FrederickDunn 3 года назад +24

    Lots of fun to watch, thank you so much for this interesting squirrely diversion! Thumbs up, and I wish you all the best!

  • @DesignYourLifeTips
    @DesignYourLifeTips 3 года назад +13

    Physicist : I’ll show you how great human physic’s brain and design
    Squirrel : I’ll show you who is the boss 😎🐿
    lol 😂 absolutely love this brilliant little mind, love your video👍

  • @FranciscaAVior
    @FranciscaAVior 2 года назад +1

    Loved this video! How great God is, having created such beautiful and clever critters.

  • @anima6035
    @anima6035 2 года назад +45

    Lovely video I so enjoyed watching this, my heart is thoroughly warmed by your kindness towards your garden visitors (and your wife in your submission to the elegant cone 😂). I think your squirrel friend is rightly very pleased with his cafe 🙏🧡 thank you for being awesome!

  • @georgelewicki877
    @georgelewicki877 3 года назад +4

    "... I was constantly getting heat from the wife about how this scooge was an ugly scar on her fancy garden."
    She took the words right out of my mouth.

  • @13soap13
    @13soap13 2 года назад +1

    I love this. I fed a generation of squirrels in Michigan for ten years. First, you feed the squirrels. Then the birds. Peace!

  • @serendipitymoments4684
    @serendipitymoments4684 4 года назад +11

    Absolutely entertaining. I watched this over and over again...thanks!

  • @dee-jae9989
    @dee-jae9989 Год назад +3

    Beautiful! I love how you maintained the peace with animals and your family

  • @jenniferraymond3913
    @jenniferraymond3913 3 года назад +20

    I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time. I love that squirrel and his determination.

  • @byronwhitney665
    @byronwhitney665 2 года назад +3

    My mom and dad had feeders for the birds and squirrels on their property. I always enjoyed watching them. Nice video. Fun to watch. A great example of what can be achieved when you “never give up”

  • @garetkonigsfeld2
    @garetkonigsfeld2 2 года назад +1

    Amazing how he sat there thinking and eating " how do I get over to that bird seed ". It's amazing the problem solving skills. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊.

  • @YvonneSebastian1980
    @YvonneSebastian1980 4 года назад +5

    Whimpy..lol..he is the best I'd say so far..great video. I needed the laugh today..now to keep up with the seeds..lol

    • @LyneisFilm
      @LyneisFilm  4 года назад +3

      Glad that you enjoyed it. Squirrels are the best.

    • @davidhollenshead4892
      @davidhollenshead4892 4 года назад +1

      @@LyneisFilm "Squirrels are the best."
      1) ground the bird feeder with bare copper ground wire wrapped around it.
      2) hang the bird feeder by using a nylon zip tie, to hang it from a bare copper wire connected to 110 VAC [ or more if you have a transformer]
      3) place a five gallon bucket under bird feeder for collecting squirrels.
      4) make sqirrel pot pie, see video ruclips.net/video/zuYKrHx8TvE/видео.html
      Alterate Method
      1) simply show video ruclips.net/video/zuYKrHx8TvE/видео.html to neighborhood squirrels, and they will get the measage...

    • @Mafaldita1230
      @Mafaldita1230 3 года назад

      @@davidhollenshead4892 You are a very sick person.

  • @johnr5847
    @johnr5847 3 года назад +17

    "Physicist Defeated by Brilliant Squirrel". Oh, the irony.

  • @deborahrunnells8222
    @deborahrunnells8222 Год назад +1

    Thznk you 🐿 for all the squirrels that died in hunger, God's BLESSINGS on you and yours

  • @ItsMe-pb2ej
    @ItsMe-pb2ej 3 года назад +8

    This mans voice is so calming!

  • @suburbohemian
    @suburbohemian 4 года назад +48

    Glad I saw this after seeing the other vid. I was gonna say, "Just feed your damn squirrel too!" Lol, cus we have a neighborhood one, Chitters, who is happy to leave the crow plate be as long as there are peanuts for her! She takes them from my dd's hand now too. She sometimes even sits on the porch waiting for us. I swear she'll be knocking on the door soon! LOL!

    • @samuelfellows6923
      @samuelfellows6923 4 года назад +3

      “Crow plate” - 😄

    • @ABW941
      @ABW941 3 года назад +1

      Film her and upload the video!

    • @edsonbean5407
      @edsonbean5407 3 года назад +1

      Yes she will ,I had them get in they can be distructive they belong outside

    • @suburbohemian
      @suburbohemian 3 года назад +1

      @@samuelfellows6923 lol, yes, a former cheap Halloween decoration I have been using the past 10 years now for tidbits for the local murder.

  • @vogel-undigelgartenhd
    @vogel-undigelgartenhd Год назад +1

    Dieses wirklich süße Video mit dem goldigen Hauptdarsteller hat mir ein Dauerlächeln ins Gesicht gezaubert. Danke dafür!🥰

  • @solarnaut
    @solarnaut 4 года назад +7

    Congratulations Mr. Cyclotron Physicist ... you've perfected the perpetual squirrel motion machine ! :-D

  • @lauraide9247
    @lauraide9247 4 года назад +4

    Haha found the previous video by accident, and was quite delighted to see this one right after. I ended up turning my back deck into a bird and squirrel buffet for my indoor cats viewing enjoyment, it has brought me many hours of delight as well.

  • @annecosgrove2133
    @annecosgrove2133 2 года назад +2

    We don't have a squirrel problem. My husband fills the feeder every morning and throws seed all over the patio for the ground feeders, squirrels and rabbits. Everybody's happy. The next morning everything is gone, and he starts over. No problem.

  • @nancysmith-baker3827
    @nancysmith-baker3827 4 года назад +10

    Great experiment , absolutely entertaining.Thankyou , He's no wimmpy

  • @gmoney1616
    @gmoney1616 3 года назад +7

    2:40 lmao omg i'm dying the lengths these squirrels go man they are so persistent lol god bless

  • @cedricworthingtonbroadaxe2287
    @cedricworthingtonbroadaxe2287 2 года назад +1

    What a heroic little creature this squirrel really is !!!

  • @vaultgirl42091
    @vaultgirl42091 4 года назад +4

    I really enjoy your videos thanks for sharing your back yard birding and squirrel adventures. Brightens my day. Please keep sharing 🖤🕊 im a huge bird lover and have 4 rescue birds myself

  • @Mahadevan760
    @Mahadevan760 3 года назад +7

    Hats off!!! This was entertaining, funny, and informative. Never knew squirrels could be.....well, so squirrely !!!!

  • @burningtree878
    @burningtree878 Год назад +1

    Love the video and those persistent squirrels! Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @justincanton
    @justincanton 3 года назад +4

    Man against squirrel. 🐿 I’ve been building my own contractions recently, it took a while but I won. 💪🏼😂 So now I feed it bird nuts everyday coz I felt bad for it.

  • @babyhedred
    @babyhedred 2 года назад +2

    I just loved watching the cleverness of Wimpy. Definitely made me smile. I have a pesky guy as well and he actually lifted the lid of my feeder and sat inside feasting. But the next morning, when I went out to refill, what a surprise I got! A sparrow had gotten itself trapped inside when I went to replace the top of the feeder and burst out to fly away and startle the hell out of me!

  • @cristyb.7755
    @cristyb.7755 Год назад +2

    Im rooting for the poor squirrel! He’s incredible, love him!

  • @Kags
    @Kags 3 года назад +5

    I really loved this video. Fun and relaxing, and put a big smile on my face the whole time. Your squirrel deterrents remind me of another video where someone put a slinky around the pole so the squirrel couldn't climb up. He of course learned how to jump from a nearby tree instead.

  • @kimmontenegro2258
    @kimmontenegro2258 4 года назад +25

    With that much effort, he deserves every morsal and then some🤣🤣🤣🤣