The Sun Brings Out the Squirrels

Charming Squirrel Photos by ML

Snowing to Beat the Band

No squirrels are out in this. Expected are 15 to 20 cm of snow and it's really coming down.

Temps are supposed to rise and rain is predicted for most of the weekend. There'll be furry-tailed rodents out then foraging for food as they will be very hungry after two or there days in their nests.

More to come in a day or two.

Bright and Sunny in Ottawa

Bet the squirrels were out today! And look, a mourning dove.ML is capturing the wildlife in her backyard sactuary.

The Squirrels are OUT and We Have Photos!

 M-L was by today with her camera and she had new photos of the squirrel menagerie in her backyard sanctuary. Some people say that squirrels are tree rats, nothing more than rodents with  long furry tails. However, take a look at these photos and see how absolutely adorable be these tiny hirsute mammals.

An Update on Missy, the Mother

M-L reports:

Missy is the world's largest pig since giving birth. She now eats three cashews and two walnut halves before she will eat her sunflower seeds. 

No one but her was around the sanctuary. I sat outside in the sun, with camera in hand, but couldn't figure out why no squirrels were coming to eat from my overflowing treats and seed trays. After a half hour, I finally paid attention to what sounded like a teletype machine (oldies only know what this sounds like). There was a red squirrel sitting in the cedars flicking a tail around and giving me proper hell. Broadcasting my unwanted presence to everyone!! Only Missy loves me (or my treats) enough to come into the sanctuary with that warning.

Good squirrel---- motherhood has mellowed her.

My Rodents are Picky

All winter long, I've been putting out bits and pieces of fruit and vegetables.

I also save crusts of bread, stale cake, old breakfast bars and cereal crumbs.

What do you suppose my rodents, the ones with the long furry tails, like best to eat?

Spoiled!