The Squirrel is Back

Millet that was part of last year’s squirrel food germinated and grew in this year’s backyard habitat.  And it’s reached maturity and has begun to produce.  So this year the squirrels have started getting it fresh off the stalk. 

They are quite the acrobats.  Sometimes the stems bend under a squirrel’s weight, but these guys always manage to win their prize. 

So, another great thing about a backyard habitat turns out to be one’s never knowing what will happen next.  We had never anticipated that some of the uneaten seeds in the wild bird food would begin growing of its own.  And these millet plants not only please the squirrels, they’re very beautiful.  So, next year we might just plant some deliberately.  Meanwhile, these plants are great.  They’re close to the house so we get a front row view of the squirrel acrobatics.

Please note:  This squirrel has nothing to do with their ACORN!

Left-leaning Squirrels

Partisanship rears it’s ugly head everywhere.  Watch those two on the left, they’re up to no good.  But the little Lone Ranger over here on the right … now, that’s a true blue, American squirrel!

Actually they are all litter mates who hang out in our backyard habitat.  Two are temporarily keeping a little secret from their sister.

Also note: they do not sing.  For that you need chipmunks.