I glanced out the window and saw that the bird feeder was empty. It’s taking longer for the birds to empty it now that it’s been so hot for a week, with more heat coming. It must ruin their appetites. Out I went with the bucket of seed. I noticed that there were greasy spots on the ground under the feeder, with bits of seeds in clumps on the greasy spots. I looked up and saw that the suet block was melting! It is supposed to be solid clear up to 120° (49°C). The thermometer read 108° in the shade and it’s only 1 o'clock. By 4 o’clock the whole thing should be melted and on the ground. The squirrels will love it.
Sunday, July 19
HOT!
I glanced out the window and saw that the bird feeder was empty. It’s taking longer for the birds to empty it now that it’s been so hot for a week, with more heat coming. It must ruin their appetites. Out I went with the bucket of seed. I noticed that there were greasy spots on the ground under the feeder, with bits of seeds in clumps on the greasy spots. I looked up and saw that the suet block was melting! It is supposed to be solid clear up to 120° (49°C). The thermometer read 108° in the shade and it’s only 1 o'clock. By 4 o’clock the whole thing should be melted and on the ground. The squirrels will love it.
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It sure sounds HOT over there. Do the squirrels still want to eat in the heat, unlike the birds?
It's too hot on the ground for anything to walk on it. Usually there are mourning doves pecking around under the feeder, accompanied by a squirrel or two. This will now have to wait till evening when things cool a bit.
At least it isn't as hot as Death Valley today--126°F (52°C)!
OUCH!
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