To celebrate “Squirrel Appreciation Day”, Rocky will now play the harmonica to the tune of “Getting to Know You” in a repeat performance.
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01.21.2022 Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day
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Great shot Steve and nice color match.
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Thanks, Rudi. I am sure the squirrel found some comfortable protection hiding in that background.
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We used to feed peanuts to squirrels when I was growing up on Long Island. This was a common pose.
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This and a few others as well as deer and a variety of birds have all become used to visitors feeding them in this orchard although it is not encouraged. At one time, as with all of Quabbin, it was private property and the former owner was allowed to continue his habit of feeding the wildlife which carried over to other visitors. Nowhere else is it allowed and now that he has passed on it is against regulations although that doesn’t stop folks from binging seed etc.
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I suppose squirrels play a very important role in the ecosystem and should be honored. I just wish they’d keep their little paws off the bird feeders! 🙂
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We are no longer feeding the birds due to bear visits but when we did I stacked two pieces of 8″ stove pipe and a dome around the pole feeder and only once afterwards did a squirrel get on the feeder and that was when there was two to three feet of snow to give it a little boost. It works reasonably well. I’d throw seed and corn on the ground to ease their disappointment. 🙂
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What a lovely specimen of a squirrel you captured there, Steve!
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I hate to play favorites, aside from frogs, but red squirrels are my faves..
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It really does look like he’s playing the harmonica! Fun post, Steve, wonderful photo, and thanks for letting me know it was Squirrel Appreciation Day. I love squirrels, such clever little creatures.
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Thanks, Jet! My first inclination was a kazoo but it didn’t look right so a harmonica seemed the best. I am glad that you enjoyed the humor and the celebration.
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I’m so glad you posted this, Steve. I wasn’t aware of the day, and when I saw this, I just had to follow your lead and post a squirrel’s portrait, too. Then, I realized many people wouldn’t have read my “what happens when the squirrel gets drunk” story, so I reposted that. I’ve got January 21 on next year’s calendar now, so I can be a little ahead of the curve!
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Glad to have made you aware, Linda. OPf everyone I know, I was sure you’d appreciate celebrating squirrels. Maybe for next year you’ll meet another little poser. I am pretty sure I did not read your previous story so will check it out soon.
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LOL, certainly looks as if he has a harmonica there. 🙂 We have hazel trees in the garden and it’s fun to watch the grey squirrels running along the top of the fence to get to them. I just hope they haven’t planted a lot more hazel trees!
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Most likely they have as that is their role in ecology. They are so acrobatic that sometimes one can get lost watching them for a long period.. Fun little critters.
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It’s funny when you see video of the challenges people sometimes set up in their gardens – the squirrels always do seem to get the nuts eventually.
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Where there’s a will there’s a way as they say. Food drive is strong.
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They’re real charmers in the garden, to be sure. I noticed two yesterday, wooing and mating, so they’ll be more on the way very soon. I like squirrels and don’t mind (too much!) they’re more destructive tendencies. They’re definitely ramping up the eating of peanuts ahead of baby squirrel season. Great shot, but then again, squirrels are pretty photogenic.
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Squirrels do have plenty of personality. This one gave me a bunch of poses but this seemed the best for the occasion. We’ve never noticed much squirrel damage in our gardens, maybe our yard provides enough other attractions. Thanks, Tina!
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Great image and comments!
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Thanks, Gail!
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Lovely post
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Thank you, prejila!
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Very nice post & image Steve! Enjoyed seeing it! A FUN Image!
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Thanks, Reed. It was a lot of fun capturing images of this cutie.
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cute little furry thing and beautifully executed photo of it!
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Thanks, Alessandra! They are so much fun to watch and this one was especially so.
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Beautiful portrait, catch light and all! 🙂
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Thanks, Todd!
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Hi Steve,
I know I’m a little late, but I want to add my admiration for this beautiful portrait. Your East Coast squirrels seem a lot more dainty than ours. I also love the white underside and eyering.
Best,
Tanja
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Thanks, Tanja. Well, I’ve been fairly inactive recently so no apology needed. I appreciate the comments whenever they come.
These red squirrels are somewhat accepting of humans especially in circumstances where they get fed. When camping we would often have them climb right up on pur chairs, jump on the arm and take trail mix from our hands. Probably not a good practice but most folks find them entertaining and cause no harm.
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I think most squirrel species are habituated to humans and lose their reserve quickly, especially when food is involved.
Wait–that might be a universal trait. I will also come close when someone offers me something to eat. 😊
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😀
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