The Ultimate Squirrel Heist: Protecting the Birdseed Bank

TLDRJoin me in a thrilling adventure as I create a squirrel obstacle course to protect my birdseed bank. Watch as the squirrels attempt to outsmart my nine-part challenge and access the ultimate walnut vault.

Key insights

🐿️Squirrels are crafty creatures that can overcome challenging obstacles.

🌰Walnuts are the preferred food of squirrels.

🔒The obstacle course is designed to test the mental and physical limits of the squirrels.

🐦Birds are unaffected by the obstacle course and can freely enjoy the birdseed.

🐕Other animals, like rats and possums, also venture into the backyard but are not the main focus.

Q&A

Why did you create an obstacle course for squirrels?

The squirrels repeatedly stole birdseed from my bird feeders, so I wanted to create a challenge to protect it.

Do squirrels really enjoy walnuts?

Yes, after testing various food options, walnuts were found to be the favorite among the squirrels.

How long did it take to design and build the obstacle course?

It took two months of planning and collaborating with my friend to build the obstacle course.

Did the squirrels manage to crack the walnut vault?

Watch the video to find out if the squirrels were able to overcome the final challenge and access the walnut vault.

Are there any other animals that interact with the obstacle course?

Apart from squirrels, rats and possums occasionally pass through the backyard, but they are not the main focus of the video.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introducing the bird feeder and the challenge to protect it from four thieving squirrels.

01:36Detailed explanation of the nine-part obstacle course and its purpose.

08:13The squirrels attempt to navigate the moving bricks wall and face various difficulties.

12:10The squirrels enter the air ducts and overcome their fears with varying success.

13:41The squirrels face the challenge of navigating a laser maze.