Please, just a little peace!
Apr 19, 2024 03:05:11 #
A few weeks ago, I discovered this tree hole was also a nest. I saw a squirrel one day take a twig inside and later saw a baby. Over time, I've seen them go in and out. Today, at first glance, I thought it was my squirrel that enjoys balancing on the small branches. Looking closer, I realized that while it may be the same, she was also a mom who was trying to get some peace, and perhaps the youngster was in timeout! Eventually, it headed down and munched on the nuts I offered. Mom also came down and ate and then, each time, went back to the branch and rocked back and forth. The baby, perhaps wiser than its age, headed into the tree hole and peeked out.
Given that a mother squirrel raises the baby until it's nearly three months old, I guess she has a right to need a little peace and quiet! I recently saw the other mom with my early tree hole set, having some words with her youngster.
Hope you enjoy!
Given that a mother squirrel raises the baby until it's nearly three months old, I guess she has a right to need a little peace and quiet! I recently saw the other mom with my early tree hole set, having some words with her youngster.
Hope you enjoy!
Apr 19, 2024 13:10:13 #
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Apr 19, 2024 23:40:02 #
UTMike wrote:
There are many moms who will sympathize with this set, Barb.
No truer words spoken!
Apr 20, 2024 09:05:17 #
Apr 20, 2024 11:46:19 #
maxlieberman wrote:
Great series, barb.
Thanks for the feedback. Always appreciated!
Apr 20, 2024 14:03:43 #
Too many around my place, these things are destructive and eat whatever, including bird's eggs.
Personally, I shoot them.
Good for stew but very little meat if roasted.
In the last couple of years, I have collected around 50 tails... One no later than last week.
Note that the UK recognize this specie as aggressive, and a danger to their native squirrels. The result is that they are trying to exterminate them with some success. Since the female reproduces twice a year and has 4 to 6 pups...
Personally, I shoot them.
Good for stew but very little meat if roasted.
In the last couple of years, I have collected around 50 tails... One no later than last week.
Note that the UK recognize this specie as aggressive, and a danger to their native squirrels. The result is that they are trying to exterminate them with some success. Since the female reproduces twice a year and has 4 to 6 pups...
Apr 20, 2024 19:50:00 #
Apr 20, 2024 22:48:14 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Mom deserves a break! Cute set Barb.
Don
Don
Thanks for your feedback! Yeah, I got the same feeling watching her!
Apr 22, 2024 22:43:07 #
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