Tag Archives: ground squirrels

Thief!

Posted on October 22, 2014 by apronheadlilly

No one about. Here I go . . . quiet as a mouse . . . I mean, squirrel. And now to cool my hot little hands in the bird bath.  (He stayed there for about 5 min. 🙂 )

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Just a Summer Conversation

Posted on July 26, 2013 by apronheadlilly

Where has the summer gone?  It seems just like yesterday that the bell rang and the kids left to do all those human summer things. We still have a month.  Don’t be so negative. Just soak in the quiet. I … Continue reading →

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Dessert, Please

Posted on June 22, 2013 by apronheadlilly

I have this policy that I must finish editing my last upload of pictures before I take the next group off the camera. It’s like eating your peas before you get dessert. Which reminds me: Our big family dining table … Continue reading →

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Nuts!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by apronheadlilly

Oooh, nice nuts in there.  Odd little cave, though. Too close, cramped.  Must eat outside. Back for more.  I is sooo greedy!  (My mama said.) Oops, what’s this.  I am in big trouble. Close one.  They don’t call me Houdini … Continue reading →

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I Must Thank My Squirrel

Posted on May 15, 2013 by apronheadlilly

As much as it pains me to thank my ground squirrel, I must give credit where credit is due–You! You little escape artist–chew your way through plastic buckets artist– cute but delinquent–You! You chewed through the seed bag, then the … Continue reading →

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A Squirrel Called Eve

Posted on April 28, 2013 by apronheadlilly

Subtitle:  What I couldn’t do with opposable thumbs!

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Defiant or Oblivious

Posted on April 26, 2013 by apronheadlilly

Notice where he is eating his luscious little peanut! (I’m not too mean:  At least it is a live trap = all expense paid to somewhere far away.)

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May I have this dance?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by apronheadlilly

Should I ask her? I usually don’t go for the tall ones, but her beauty is staggering. Excuse me, mademoiselle?  Hmm, may I have this dance? I assume her delicate and feminine silence is a yes. Ah, the music, heavenly.  … Continue reading →

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Take Time to Smell the Roses . . .

Posted on April 21, 2013 by apronheadlilly

. . . and maybe also eat a few.

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Squirrelus Irritatum

Posted on April 9, 2012 by apronheadlilly

My feeder seems to be attracting all manner of queer birds.  In addition to the Murder Hawk and the Calico Catimus, we now have the Big-eyed Tomato Stealing Groundis Squirrelus Irritatum!  Are there any regular birds in the neighborhood? This little guy … Continue reading →

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