You certainly have some strange squirrels. I was so surprised at the
gnawed aluminum that I went out and checked about 1/3 of my aluminum
fence post caps (where the numerous squirrels typically run). Not a
mark to be seen and the fence has been there (I think) for about 30 years.
My Rose of Sharon is trying to bloom but it's still too early here. We
have been missing honey bees for the last several years, presumably due
to "colony collapse disorder". When the salvia was in heavy bloom it
was well populated with bumble bees. Now the salvia is done and our
roses and other flowers are in bloom but I haven't seen a bee of any
sort lately. I'll pay more attention to the Rose of Sharon when it
blooms since it normally supports a flock of bumble bees.
Chuck Norcutt
On 6/26/2013 4:53 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> Squirrels seem to have a craving for aluminum, or perhaps just like to grind
> their teeth. Over the years, I have replaced one power feed to the house,
> because the aluminum neutral was almost severed where it passed through tree
> branches. The aluminum castings on the top of my fence posts, as well as the
> aluminum wire ties, all show teeth marks. Here is an example.
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6311
>
> Plantain Lilies are very difficult to photograph, because the lower blooms
> die before the top ones open. In this case, I caught them just prior to
> opening.
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6313
>
> The Rose of Sharon bushes just began blooming, and this normally results in a
> swarm of bumble bees. This year, there is not a bee to be seen. I have seen
> references in the newspaper to a bee shortage this year. Anyone know why?
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=6315
>
> E-1 and ZD 35 Macro.
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
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