What fun! You're all my kind of folks! I don't have the beautiful property with wild turkeys - live in Florida, a chilly 67 now, down to 46 tonight! That's chilly for us! But, we don't have the changes and colors you have. We have trade-offs. I have 3 birdfeeders on my deck that give me enormous pleasure every day. The cardinals, woodpecker (1), bob-white, and others AND all the squirrels give me joy, peace, I seem to breath so much better and have a persistent smile. I've stopped 'fighting' the squirrels. Let them win. I actually enjoy them, love to see them hang by their tiny little toes, upside down, stretched out the whole length of their bodies to reach the birdseed. Even a fall is ok. They just run off and then back for more. The birds are in charge, tho. When they come to feed, they let the squirrels know it's time to step aside. What fun. My kitty, Samantha, loves to go out and just lie down and watch the activity. She's never tried to chase any of the visitors. Seems to enjoy them....and they watch her but accept her just fine. She welcomes these visitors to her world. BTW: the cardinals come back year after year, new families and I get to watch the babies learn from Mom and Dad and snack at my feeders. They know me! Some time I'll tell you about the time Mom and Dad cardinal came to my window to get my attention to help a baby who fell from the nest. Amazing experience!

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