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Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Corn
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:04:35 -0400
Looks like he must be a pretty smart squirrel.  Did he have any 
suggestions on your photography?  :-)

Chuck Norcutt

Jim Nichols wrote:
> Each week, I put out a few ears of corn for the backyard squirrels.
> Invariably, after munching for a while, one of the squirrels will
> start burying kernels around the yard.  Most sprouts get mowed down.
> 
> I discovered this stalk growing in a corner by the garage where I
> don't try to mow. and let it grow to see what developed. Although the
> stalk is weak, it now has a developing ear near the base.
> 
> I thought that the squirrels that buried the kernels were just dumb,
> but maybe this guy was looking out for the Winter.
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Corn+1.jpg.html
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Corn+2.jpg.html
> 
> Comments and critiques welcomed.
> 
> Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA
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