Since the local corn ripened in July the sweet corn has not been such a treat, so I have been experimenting with gifts of a different sort. I tried seashells from the local hobby store and got some interest. The 1 to 3 inch assorted shells were left along with white feathers and they were moved around the area but not taken. All of them were still within a ten-foot radius. I left 5 shells and several feathers in a zip lock bag on top of an overturned 5-gallon bucket. When I returned the bag had been ripped open and several of the shells were removed from the bag. The bag looks as if it was ripped open with a finger. What I have found to be the real treat are 1 to 3 inch polished rocks, as they have been disappearing completely. I think I'll try crystals and polished geodes and see if they make an impression.