I am not sure if this squirrel is trying to sleep in on a Sunday morning or if it is praying for a nice meal.
Praying Squirrel
Picture of the Day for January 30, 2024
This little red squirrel was staring me down so that I would leave and he could resume stealing bird seeds.
Squirrel Stare
Picture of the Day for August 13, 2023
The little American Red Squirrel can be fun to watch although they can get rather noisy when you wander into their space.
Cute Squirrel
Picture of the Day for March 29, 2023
It has been hard for people to tap the maple trees for sap this spring with all the snow still on the ground, but maybe this American Red Squirrel has an easier time tapping the trees as folklore credits the red squirrel for the origin of maple syrup. They gouge the bark with its large front teeth and then leaves as the sap flows out. The squirrel returns later when the water evaporates from the sap and licks the maple sugary syrup.
American Red Squirrel
Picture of the Day for July 22, 2022
On a day with temperatures over 90, even the critters need to rest in the shade as they try to stay cool during the hot temperatures.
Hot Day Rest
Picture of the Day for April 24, 2022
The little American red squirrel might be smaller than the gray squirrels but the little squirrel can produce some very loud sounds, especially if I an interrupting its adventures.
American Red Squirrel
Picture of the Day for October 15, 2020
This little squirrel is feasting on a pine cone instead of storing for the upcoming winter so hopefully its has a stockpile already.
Squirrel Snack Time
Picture of the Day for October 4, 2019
In some places, there may have been a procession of animals to churches for a special ceremony called Blessing of the Animals which is conducted in remembrance of Saint Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures. The statue I have of St. Francis has a deer, dog, cat, rabbit and a squirrel around his feet. So maybe St. Francis didn’t like chipmunks like the noisy ones chirping at me today. I rather listen to a red squirrel chattering instead, maybe since I don’t have many pine squirrels around my house. The American red squirrel is also known as a pine squirrel.
Pine Squirrel
Picture of the Day for December 7, 2018
While the snowflakes were falling this morning, I watched a little red squirrel race up and down several trees like something was chasing him although I didn’t see any other squirrels nearby. I hadn’t notice the red squirrel most of the summer but at least he hasn’t found his way to my bird feeder yet.
Speedy Squirrel
Picture of the Day for April 11, 2016
Yesterday, the critters were enjoying the warmer day and the little red squirrel was chattering my cats on the ground. He would go from branch to branch, but out of range of the leashes the cats were on, teasing them. Although my cats couldn’t reach him, the other little red squirrel could and they chased each other. Today the critters aren’t playing as much with the snowflakes falling around them.
American Red Squirrel
