Yes, that is a black squirrel! There were three in our backyard this morning when I snapped this picture.
I was quite suprised to see these critters when we moved in. For some reason I thought that they were native to Europe only. I was wrong. I checked Wikipedia and found out they are of Canadian origin.
At first I thought these guys were very cute. I mentioned to my friend Kim, who was helping me unpack during my first sighting, that perhaps I'd put some food out for them. Kim gave me a knowing laugh and remarked that squirrels are nothing but pests. Still, I was taken with the novelty, being used to the grey variety in Philly. Soon, I was busy with other things and forgot to put food out. A few days later I noticed that the tree in our front yard was shedding large branches. I discovered the culprit--a black squirrel making a nest! Grrrr. So much for feeding them!
Still, they make me smile. They make me think of Jassamine and Michael's "black chicken" that they had in Taiwan. I will have to ask Jassamine if they also have black squirrels in Taiwan.
6 comments:
Well, we barely see squirrel in Taiwan, or much of wild animal but birds for that matter... :( ...but I am sure that if there would be any, a nice "black squirrel" cousin would be quickly invented! :p
miss ya!
Jass.
squirrels - a quick progression
awww . . . who's the littlest squirrel guy in my backyard
who's the cutest squirrel guy ruinin my tree
ohh no! who's that squirrel guy trapped inside my house walls makin all that noise when i am tryin to sleep
awww who took shootin lessons to get rid of squirrel babies
love you sus
Well, thank you Jassamine! That solves that mystery. Maybe we can have you smuggle a pair over on your next trip overseas. :)
Kristen, I very sincerely hope that we don't ever get squirrels in this house! However, if they can chase away the bats....
They are so cute for a second I thought it was a cat but then I kept on reading. I hope you are enjoying your new house!!!!
wait sorry the comment above is from Steph (your sis) love you ye
A 22 cal. would work.
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