We squirrel lovers know Fall is the time of year squirrels are at their busiest. Prepping for their winter stores to survive over the long winter and early spring, squirrels are industrious critters when it comes to food storage. Now is the time to keep them in mind when getting your supplies for that outdoor feeder and thinking of adding to their diet during the winter. We don't want skinny squirrels!
A great way to encourage these furry friends is to plant trees that naturally bear nuts and provide coverage from predators. We're lucky in our neighborhood as I've seen trees with hollow spots for squirrels to nest and gives them a safe place as they grow.
Some people find squirrels to be pests. I pity them. They do not see the beauty a creature that has been able to co-exist with people truly is. Surely, some squirrels will invade people's homes (which is a sure sign there needs to be some house fix up...not the squirrels fault) or they think squirrels are stealing food from birds. Quite the contrary. Squirrels will eat nuts and seeds along side birds...and do well with having a designated place to eat w/lots of variety. Often, people will think of squirrels in less flattering terms. This is unfortunate, and I often find these same people have some intolerance towards our feathered friends. There is not much I can say about these folks...All I do know is, life is full of surprises and often they are found in our own backyards. Need to take a break from the chaos of the world? Gaze up into a tree, watch the sway of branches and if you are lucky, admire the birds and squirrels. That song will last with you and be in you.
A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease.
John Muir
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