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Sep 18, 2021 09:35:13   #
Stephan G
 
Jimmy T wrote:
Very important: Do NOT feed the squirrels!!!
Squirrels will chew/eat their way into squirrel-proof bird feeders.

Squirrels nest close to food, water, and shelter (your house/attic).
If you EVER have a squirrel home invasion you will NEVER forget it.
They will literally eat their way into your home to build nests in your attic.
When you can no longer tolerate your nasty unwelcome guests, they will cost you $$$$$$ to
have professionals evict them, provide cleanup, make repairs,
and make your home "Squirrel Proof" after they have been evicted.
I recommend going to the park to feed them and photograph them.
Remember, they are wild rodents and they can/will bite you 30 times in a second,
just like the frame rate of the latest SoCanNik Mirrorless.
Squirrels are cute, photogenic but they do not make me . . .
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
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The ones with Mohawks are the fiercest ones to watch out for, especially if they are wearing leathers.

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Sep 18, 2021 17:30:40   #
Zooman 1
 
I like squirrels, tree squirrels, ground squirrels, flying squirrels, giant ones and pygmy ones. As for me any death caused by a vehicle is one wasted. But, vultures have to eat too!

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Sep 20, 2021 02:37:40   #
Besperus Loc: Oregon
 
robertjerl wrote:
If it helps I can assure you, if you saw two, there are more, maybe a lot more.
Squirrels, other than in a protected area like a yard or park, generally do not come out in the open much. They try to stay in the trees and brush. They only spend a lot of time on the ground to get from one tree to another if they can't just jump from one to another or for a trip to a food or water source. They are on the menu for too many things, hawks, owls etc.
Even in my back yard where they raid the bird feeders they are always ready to duck and cover because we have hawks in the area.
Even in urban areas the "bold" ones do not usually live to be "old and bold".
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I’ve had squirrels run into my chicken house to grab food frequently. These are ground squirrels usually, there are grey ones too a whole family live under my house. The chickens have adopted a quail hen as well. She follows one of my Rhodesia Island reds everywhere. But she too has a suspicious mind and won’t get close to me.
Now, the rats…another story all together.

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Sep 20, 2021 14:51:16   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
Ok, for a really sad happening. The crossing guard at my grandson's school in Fate, TX (Royce City School System), was struck and killed by a car this morning. Fortunately my grandson did not see it.

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Sep 20, 2021 14:56:31   #
jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska
 
SteveR wrote:
Ok, for a really sad happening. The crossing guard at my grandson's school in Fate, TX (Royce City School System), was struck and killed by a car this morning. Fortunately my grandson did not see it.


Damn, sorry to hear that. Our house is kitty corner to an elementary school, lots of kids guarding the corners, and lots of parents late getting their kids dropped off driving like maniacs.

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Sep 20, 2021 17:38:37   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
jackm1943 wrote:
Damn, sorry to hear that. Our house is kitty corner to an elementary school, lots of kids guarding the corners, and lots of parents late getting their kids dropped off driving like maniacs.


They think the driver may have been having a medical issue of some type.

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Sep 25, 2021 10:02:33   #
DickC Loc: NE Washington state
 
I think it depends on the one that has the most familyhood urge?

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