Well…we started the winter with one Red Squirrel which we aptly dubbed our frenemy. Now it seems that there is a squirrel in every tree. Which is not exactly as nice as a chicken in every pot.
Although it is fun to watch the daily battles for territory as one squirrel makes a quick move across the yard to the tree another squirrel is occupying and the ensuing skirmish with several squirrels running rings around the tree. I cannot tell them apart enough to see who wins and looses each battle. Which is kind of like watching a sporting event but missing the ending. I have considered trying to paint each one a different color just for reference but decided that would not bee too nice and radio collar and gps tracking are better left for more scientific pursuits.
Anyway with spring comes more red squirrels, and thus more Frenemies and given their ever increasing numbers things are moving more towards the -en than the -frien side of things these days and yes they are cute…at times.
Painting squirrels…..now that would make an interesting photograph and, a hilarious video!
HI it would definitely need to be recorded and perhaps used for research on the squirrelyness of squirrels.
I haven’t seen any in eastern IA. They are up in Wisconsin and Minn. according to the maps. When we visited Scotland, there was discussion about Red Squirrels. It is a different species tho.
HI Jim, are they in the northern part of Wisc and Minn?
The map suggests they are in those piney areas.
They do seem to like those areas.
Cute is undeniable. They do muliply like…well…fancy rats. 🤔
Fancy rats is well put especially when you see their silhouettes running back and forth in the distance. Very much rat like to say the least.
They are cute, for sure. But rascally, too.
His Eliza, well rascally is a word best reserved for the rabbits in the yard. Squirrels are just downright a pain in the derrière at times.
Hmmm…they drive me ‘nuts’!
HI Paula, they can be quite irritating at times and pushy as well. Chirping non-stop and lying claim to the territory.
So funny!
Yes, it is an amusing relationship I have with the squirrels. I almost feel like a character in a cartoon some days and gladly accept my role in the whole thing. Hope your day has started well and wishing you a fine weekend.
You remind me of someone I knew who wanted to paintball the deer–each neighbor would have a different color. The squirrels are cute with their little tufted ears. But I guess you can always hope for a friendly resident hawk…
Or a few hungry owls.