Sunday, October 17, 2010

Mosaic Monday: Tasty Treat!



Mr. Dragon and I have been wondering why all the blooms on the hibiscus have been disappearing.


Jane Cowel Hibiscus


I think we've figured out what is happening.
Apparently, the blooms are a tasty treat for our local squirrel families.




Mary is our hostess for Mosaic Monday.
Each mosaic is different. Each has its own story to tell.

Wishing you well, a JOY filled week, and a tasty treat!


40 comments:

  1. Little buggers! But I guess a squirrel's gotta eat too!

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  2. Funny photos of the squirrel eating your hibiscus flowers. The squirrels love my bird food too much to bother my hibiscus plant.

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  3. At least you know they are eating well!

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  4. Your Mosaic is priceless! I was going to photograph in the woods but the bears have changed my mind, not to mention the large "pussy cat". Snap you are a zoo goer, so come on up, we can safari!

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  5. Aha! Squirrels! Love'em and hate'em. That is one bee-u-tifull hibiscus; gorgeous color!

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  6. Great capture! You caught him red handed!

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  7. Wow, great shots. Lovely color on that flower, but you know squirrels, they will eat anything. xox Corrine

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  8. I can't imagine why they would eat the flowers! That's just weird! Don't think I've ever seen squirrels eating flowers before. Maybe you need a little netting!

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  9. Who knew?! Little blighters!
    I'm your newest follower - I'm missing too many posts!

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  10. I've never seen a squirrel eat a flower before! Hibiscus flowers must be tasty. I usually find the squirrels hanging off my bird feeder trying to eat all the sunflower seeds :)

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  11. Oh my goodness...caught in the act! There is a similar hibuscus outside my mother's care center door --so far still alive and well.

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  12. Cracks me up! We also have squirrels in the backyard...this was such a well done mosaic.

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  13. They can be pesky but I've never seen them eating flowers before!

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  14. Love the squirrels! Cute mosaic. Have a great week, and hope you stop by and visit me too! Sandi

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  15. What a hoot! That's a first for me, the bloom must be as tasty as it is pretty :-)

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  16. Talk about being caught red handed! They can be little devils.

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  17. Those little rat bast***s!!! lol Thanks for sharing at MM. :)

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  18. Naughty little adorable varmit! ;}


    m ^..^

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  19. Cheeky little fellow ... obviously a squirrel with a sweet tooth! Your mosaic is just brilliant ... great shots!

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  20. Love/hate! I all depends on their activities, of course ;) I've seen them bite off a tulip and carry into a tree to eat! Great shots, though and you've got to appreciate their resourcefulness!

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  21. Hi Snap!! Oh, how funny and cute! I had no idea squirrels would eat hibiscus blooms! :) We have a hibiscus bush too and we have squirrels but the two haven't met yet! :)
    What a precious mosaic.
    Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  22. Oh Snap! Those little pests! They are shaking the pecan trees in our yard and then jumping on the falling pecans. Sure made a cute mosaic, tho! Thanks for stopping by and commenting on Jack In The Basket...Sue

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  23. OH NO! Squirrels can be so naughty sometimes!

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  24. Sorry that the squirrels have been doing such a number, but it does make for a great mosaic with those complementary grays and pinks. :D

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  25. Oh, you caught him in the act. What wonderful photos. I love it!!!

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  26. Little Stinkers! Between the rabbits and deer, we haven't been able to plant a garden in years.

    We had a HUGE squirrel population too, until a pair of coyotes moved into the neighborhood. Not so many since then.

    I have a neighbor who puts silk flowers in pots on her stoop - that must really confound the animals, huh?

    :)

    Kate

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  27. Oh my - I try to love the squirrels, but they wreak such havoc!! Poor beautiful hibiscus!!!

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  28. great mosaic! Cute squirrel...sorry about your beautiful Hibiscus.

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  29. Oh My Gosh..... I know that squirrels can be destructive --but that is terrible. I got so upset with the squirrels this past winter for eating the buds off of our Rhododendron ---that I wanted to find a sling shot --or something... ha ha

    Seems like the squirrels will eat most anything... Darn them!!!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  30. I have squirrels eating everything, but have not seen one eating my flowers. I would be tempted to kill it if I did.

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  31. He seems to be enjoying himself at your expense.

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  32. Awesome! I didn't know squirrels eat flowers, and I thought they only go after nuts!

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  33. they are so adorably but yet can be so disruptive! great shots!

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  34. Oh dear! Caught red handed! My sister had all her geraniums eaten by deers...

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  35. Now I know why there were fresh and young flowers on the ground! Squirrels...

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  36. Snap,
    Never knew they liked anything but acorns. Great shots.

    Carol

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  37. The color in that blossom is gorgeous! And that little guy/gal sure looks like he's enjoying every bit of it.

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  38. Great mosaic!

    This is such a fun post-- has everyone thinking.

    Great job.

    Claudia

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  39. Bonjour dear friend,
    Please forgive my late comments, I'm doing two different French classes, all mornings and evenings.
    It's a great pleasure to visit your wonderful posts.This one is outstanding! I love your squirrels pictures and collage! :)
    Hugs
    Léia and little LUna

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  40. Caught in the act! Great action shots of the squirrel. I never knew hibiscus was an edible treat. I've heard of eating pansies and nasturtiums but never hibiscus. The things you learn when you read!

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