Squirrel Thinks He's A Statue
by Kym Backland
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Squirrel Thinks He's A Statue
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Kym Backland
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This is my favorite squirrel that I named Bud, she is trying to hold down the position of this stump in the yard. She gets on it and sounds the alarm. Louder and more obnoxious after 15 minutes of "the car alarm sound" going off. I would love if this was a bronze statue that looked like this permanently. The Douglas Squirrels just make me laugh. I hope they can survive the Grey Squirrels that are overtaking these cute small native squirrels.
This Douglas Squirrel has been in around here in the woods for years. I'm not sure if she is pregnant or just fat! Her face makes me laugh! These are native "small" squirrels here in the Northwest. I know you can't tell by looking at this picture!
She is pregnant here! Since being on FAA, I have read and learned more about these little fellers than I knew in all the years of looking at them, and laughing at them... or is that with them?
Douglas's Squirrels are small, energetic, and very active during the day all year long. They spend many hours collecting and storing green pine cones to eat during the harsh winters. Each squirrel builds several nests, including an underground nest for winter use. They usually breed from March to June, and sometimes again in late summer or early fall, and other than that, are solitary. Females have eight teats, and litters of eight have been recorded, but litters of 4-6 are more usual.
Their chatter, often mistaken for that of a bird, resonates through the forests. When sensing an intrusion, these little creatures are easily both seen and heard. Rustles in the brush often signify the presence of a Douglas squirrel digging up hoarded fir cones buried at an earlier time. They are preyed upon by cougars, owls, martens, and other carnivorous mammals in the forest. Douglas squirrels feed on seeds of Douglas fir and Sitka Spruce, acorns, and berries present in the forest. He's a funky little feller!
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January 28th, 2013
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Kym Backland
MARIOLA, Good Evening.. Well, actually it's morning! Thanks for the feature of my photo SQUIRREL THINKS HE'S A STATUE, most appreciated my friend.. Hope your Wednesday is a good one... Middle of the week! whooo hoooo made it to Hump Day as they say!
Pema Hou
Great photo and write-up, Kym. In my neighbourhood we have black and grey squirrels who love to dig up bulbs. Right now, they are snacking on florets from the maple trees. Lol!
Kym Backland replied:
Pema, Oh no, the SQUIRRELS dig up BULBS? Yikes, that is why this squirrel is right by my bulbs, I wondered why there were disappearing.. and I was blaming the deer and the possum.. Thanks for the heads up and the laugh today!
Kym Backland
CHARLIE, It's a double feature! Thank you for the multiple features today! I appreciate you featuring my photo SQUIRREL THINKS HE'S A STATUE in your group NATURE AND LANDSCAPE..I'ts very much appreciated...
Kym Backland
NADINE and BOB, Thank you again for the feature today of my photo SQUIRREL THINKS HE'S A STATUE in your group USA ARTIST NEWS LIMIT 1 DAILY
Kym Backland
MARIOLA, Thank you for the multiple features today! I appreciate you featuring my photo SQUIRREL THINKS HE'S A STATUE in your group OUR 4-LEGGED FRIENDS... I'ts very much appreciated Mariola!
Kym Backland
NADINE AND BOB, Thank you for the feature of my photo SQUIRREL THINKS HE'S A STATUE in your group BEAUTY OF THIS WORLD LIMIT ONE
Mindy Bench
Bud is So Cute Kym! f/v
Kym Backland replied:
Mindy, Thanks for thinking a little squirrel is cute! I appreciate you giving it your favorite and vote! Hope your week has started off well!