Bird feeders can, of course, be something of a magnet for non-avian species keen to grab a meal on the go. I've had a problem with the amount of seed spillage from my feeders and, quick to seize on a free lunch, three Brown Rats have become regular visitors. Two are juveniles (shown here) which are quite appealing, and then there is an adult which is huge and decidedly not cute! What I sadly can't allow is for the rats to see the feeding area as an open-all-day diner where they can much on seeds and fallen scraps of suet fat balls. That's why I've changed the feeding regimen: I've replaced the feeders with non-spill versions, the feeders are taken in overnight, and I now take care not to overfeed the birds.
Canon 5d Mk III, Canon 400mm IS USM prime lens, f/5.6, 1,320th sec, ISO 4000
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