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So hang in there it is only matter of time before they move back in your area. My guess is because of the lack luster acorn crop by me they are moving farther than normal to eat.
That is a good theory. Our acorns were nonexistant this year. I sure hope they run out of whatever the heck they are eating right now and come back to the alfalfa, corn, and soybeans they have here.
It is interesting you said that they seem to be in a hurry around you. It is the same way here. Very strange indeed.