When the weather grows chilly, I imagine chipmunks snug in their burrows, peacefully sleeping away the cold winter months. During autumn they spend their time gathering food to last the long, cold winter. I like chipmunks. I like their small size. I like their soft earthy colors. I like their spunk and energy. In […]
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Identifying Mammals: A Photo Gallery
This collection of mammals photos are added as an aid to identifying mammals you see in your backyard, garden, or neighborhood. The word mammal comes from the mammary glands which the female of a species makes milk to feed her offspring during their infancy. There are other characteristics that define mammals. Here are the characteristics. […]
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Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
I saw a red fox trotting across the lawn. I was at work walking down the hall and happened to glance outside. A skinny, rusty-colored young fox ducked beneath a set of concrete stairs. At this time of year, young red foxes often strike out to find their own territories away from their siblings and parents. […]
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Attracting Eastern Gray Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) – Helping them Survive
There were many gray squirrels in my city neighborhood, until the trees (oaks, sycamores and maples) were cut down. Now just a few squirrels live near me and visit my bird feeders. I really do like watching the squirrels in my garden. Here is some information to help enhance your habitat for gray squirrels. Description: Adult […]
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Squirrel away sunflower seeds for the winter
Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) This Eastern Gray Squirrel must really love sunflower seeds. I had just filled the tray with black oil sunflower seeds when she pounched on the tray. When I took these photos the squirrel was just four feet away from me. She was keeping a wary eye on me as she […]
