A New Nutland

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I have been away from this wonderful blog for a while but now I am back with some new friends in a new Nutland. I am happy to say that my new friends are all much fatter in new Nutland and they appear to be much healthier here.  I believe it may have something to do with being in an area that is less cultivated, more natural, with far fewer enemies and fewer chemicals to encounter in their daily lives.  Because they are all so fat and happy here, I haven’t found a way to distinguish one from the other, which is a terrific problem!  I hated the fact that I was able to recognize many of the squirrels based on their unique and varied injuries.

Anyway, this is one I call NewBoo.  Her tail is not amputated like Boo’s tail but it is different in the way it tapers to a point and so she is identifiable.  I caught her vandalizing my property during a very cold spell in Nutland but I was happy that she found a way to stay warm!  Somehow she discovered the stuffing in the hammock pillow and removed it all! She comes now to the feeders every day and brings many friends with her.

Stealing from the hammock!
Investigating the pillows!
Starting to nibble
Busted!
Gonna try this end too
How much can I fit in my mouth?
Looks like an apology! OK I forgive you!

Wonderful Post About Finding a Baby Squirrel

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One of the things I love about WordPress blogging is discovering entertaining and/or informative blogs from great writers with similar interests. One such writer is the delightful Jennifer Windram, who shared with me this wonderful post about finding a baby squirrel in her yard. Thanks Jennifer!

Bit and Boo and all their woodland friends wish there were more kind people like you and your handsome husband in the world!

Pinkie, via Jennifer Windram

Pinkie, via Jennifer Windram

Bit and The Corn Cob Caper

As you may know, I enjoy putting out different kinds of objects to see how the squirrels react. Often this is large food items – it’s always fun to see them try to carry off their treasures. Bit snagged the corn cob I put out the other day and it was most entertaining to watch what he did with it. Off he ran as I tried to track him first out the window (apologies for the blurry shot through the cobwebs!). Then I saw him try to squeeze through the neighbors fence with his wide load and so I headed outside with my camera to watch him go. Somehow he succeeded in getting it through to the other side before I got out there. Maybe he went up and over!

After snapping a few shots I left him to enjoy his corn, but then was horrified to realize that he had dragged it into the yard where a very fat cat hangs out! Bit is often completely oblivious to his surroundings due to physical injuries (explanations to come) and I feared that he would be easy prey to this cat while preoccupied with his new prize. I am happy to report that Bit was back again today at the feeders so he obviously managed to avoid being the fat cat’s furry toy!

Click on the first image to start a slideshow of Bit and his corn cob.

Bit takes the bait!
Bit is on the run with his treasure!
That corn is as big as he is!
Bit thinks about taking it up the tree …
Bit rests for a minute

Nate Berkus is Back

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Nate Berkus the Squirrel Decorator was back this morning! I hope you enjoy these photos of him at work. Click on the first image to start a slideshow – captions at the bottom of the images.

The pillows looked fine to me when Nate showed up.
Nate goes under.
Nate apparently was not satisfied with the green pillow’s placement.
A new perspective …
Still not happy with the green pillow.
The mosaic pillow needs some adjusting too.
Going under again to inspect things.
Finally some space to rest for a second.
Much better (pillows all on the ground now!).
Nate looks for more mischief in the planter!

REALLY Big Squirrel!

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One of my favorite sights to see when I look out my back window is a squirrel stretched out and relaxing on the railing of my deck. I think they see my deck as just an extension of the trees as it sits high above a ravine and the limbs of the nearby trees drape onto the deck railing. I am happy that the squirrels feel so comfortable and safe here. I am especially happy when I spot my beloved Bit taking a nap out there!

I have often commented on how much squirrels remind me of cats in their postures and playfulness. I love cats very much, so much that I volunteer my time at a local cat shelter called Cat Angels Pet Adoption (a wonderful no-kill shelter). However, I wasn’t quite sure what to do when I saw a cat on my deck pretending to be a squirrel! Should I shoo it away? Would it harm one of my squirrel children?

Here are some pictures of my napping squirrels – and a really big imposter!

(Click on the first image to start a slideshow)

A nice place to rest my bushy tail!
Just watching the world go by …
Bit gets ready for a nap.
Just hangin’ out in sunny Nutland.
Beloved Bit all curled up.
That’s a REALLY big squirrel! Wait that’s not a squirrel … you imposter you!

Summertime Boo

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Boo continues to delight me with her cuteness and her confidence. She has spent a lot of time in the last few days chasing other squirrels at breakneck speeds! When she is not running around the deck or leaping into the trees she is usually found sitting politely at a feeder or relaxing on the table.

Peeka Boo!

Peeka Boo!

There's Boo!

There’s Boo!

Boo on a wheel

Boo on a wheel

Pretty Boo

Pretty Boo

Hanging out

Hanging out

Just relaxing

Just relaxing