If you are not seeing jays or squirrels carrying nuts to your yard during
the day, sounds like the work of some nocturnal rodents, like rats. also,
you might consider the possibility that a neighbor is feeding these nuts in
their backyard feeders.

eric

seattle

eric
> [Original Message]
> From: Yelm Backyard Wildlife <yelmbackyard at gmail.com>
> To: tweeters <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
> Date: 11/30/2009 7:13:11 AM
> Subject: [Tweeters] Finding remnants of food cache - question
>
> I have been finding large chestnuts and open acorn remnants in and
> around my yard, there is a large green belt nearby, but no chestnut
> trees and no oak trees that are capable of producing acorns are in the
> direct vacinity.
>
> I am curious as to how far away a bird or squirrel will travel for food?
>
> It is so odd to see acorns, when the nearest Oaks are 3/4 mile away.
> As for the chestnut trees? I have no idea where they are..... They
> must be somewhere!
>
>
>
> Michelle
> Thurston County
> yelmbackyard at gmail.com
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