I am enjoying the weather this December and the lack of snow is making the critters happy too as they can find food and seeds easier without the snow cover.
Happy Squirrel
Picture of the Day for December 5, 2023
The squirrel was chattering and sounded like it was chewing me out for the new coating of snow which fell overnight. I didn’t want the snow anymore than the squirrel did.
Not Wanting Snow
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 November 23, 2022
This squirrel is holding its pose, probably hoping if he doesn’t move, I won’t see and chase him out of the bird feeder.
Squirrel Holding Still
Picture of the Day for November 9, 2022
This squirrel might not be happy with the cloudy day with occasional rain showers today, but it warmer than it will be as a stretch of days not getting above freezing so hopefully he has stashed a lot of food for the winter.
Time to Gather Nuts
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 March 29, 2022
I think this squirrel heard the forecast and is shocked about the sleet and snow coming when it is supposed to be spring.
What Squirrel
Picture of the Day for February 17, 2022
I saw a squirrel dashing across the yard with something white in its mouth. I thought maybe the squirrel broke into my house and stole a big marshmallow, but instead it swipe one of the apples I had put out for the deer and he had already eaten the peeling off. He kept turning the apple as it took another mouthful keeping the apple fairly round.
Apple Eating Squirrel
Picture of the Day for November 8, 2021
The squirrels spent another day busily collecting bitternut and acorns off my lawn as well as some sunflower seeds that the birds spilled from the feeder. They might have heard the forecast mentioning snow which means the cold is coming.
Day of Gathering
