Loaded for bear

I came to the oasis late this afternoon after spending most of the day making my bear unwelcome mat. I'm a little worried that it'll harm birds. I made it according to specs, but it's vicious.

The weather is horrible. If possible tomorrow, I'll hang the bucket feeder and put out the unwelcome mat. Will post photos of the results tomorrow. Keep in mind the mat will just be used during Oct-Nov. Since I can't get it over the top of the pole I had to cut a channel. I've bolted it in place on the back side with metal straps.

Had planned on patching a hole in the big hill tomorrow, but my help had to cancel. Probably just as well, because of the wintry weather.