A New Nutland

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

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

Nate Berkus is Back

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!

The Corn Challenge

This morning I put out an ear of corn to see how the squirrels would react.  I was very amused when Furry decided to take it from the railing into the tree.  Bless his optimistic little heart!  Furry dropped the corn mid-flight but I assume he went back down to the ground to retrieve his treasure!  Here he is just before making a valiant effort.

Getting a grip

Preparing for action

Super Squirrel!

Boo Stands Tall

Despite her injured tail, Boo stands up proudly to view her surroundings. She must have heard something of interest to her. Perhaps she hears Bit approaching!

Squirrel Prayers

Bit says a prayer before lunch

Some squirrels are very spiritual little creatures.  Here is Bit saying a prayer with his eyes closed before he snatched a big peanut from the feeder.