Squirrels are athletic.
Winter squirrels are amusing as they scout out food resources, navigate high wires to cross the road, and forage at local feeders.
Diane and Frank Olsen feed birds, and squirrels, daily and enjoy the antics and dexterity of the neighborhood amusing winter squirrels. Frank noted, “After they raid the bird feeders we have for the juncos, black-capped chickadees, and sparrows, our squirrel friends snarf down the peanuts-in-a-shell that Diane puts out.”
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- The urban squirrels quickly learn who has the best treats. Photo credit Frank Olsen
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- This squirrel concentrates on eating while keeping an eye out for predators. Photo credit Frank Olsen
Our cousin to the north has “battled” squirrels for years and watched in awe as a squirrel foiled a winter hawk by jumping into the squirrel trap. The hawk contemplated the situation and then flew off to find easier prey.
Where Are the Squirrels?
We’ve not had much luck foiling squirrels over the years. But, recently we’ve had NO squirrels! They are greedy and do chase off the song birds, but they are fun to watch and usually forage on wild nuts, box elder seeds and other natural delicacies. They also know how to shelter from storms as you see in this summer video.
