Ground squirrels are squirrel-like rodents that usually forage on and nest in the ground. Examples of animals classified as ground squirrels include marmots,
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How Can Moose Stand in Snow and Their Feet Not Freeze?
Moose stand on skinny little legs in drifts of cold white snow. Why don’t their skinny little legs freeze? Of course I had to research this burning question. I mean my legs aren’t much different in size than a moose’s. Well, the moose’ legs are longer but still. If I stood in knee deep snow […]
Mini Mouse on the Dashboard
This is an accounting of my ordeal. I was driving home on Wednesday afternoon, and a field mouse ran across the dashboard of my car.
A Chipmunk’s Winter Sleep (Torpor and Hibernation)
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)
Common name: Virginia Creeper Other names: Woodbind, woodbine, false grapes, five leaves, American Ivy, five leaved Ivy, thicket creeper Scientific name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch. Family name: Vine Family (Vitaceae) Attracts: Virginia creeper provides cover for many small birds and mammals. Songbirds are the principle consumers of the fruit, however deer, game birds and small […]
Groundhog
groundhog Originally uploaded by donnallong
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Eastern gray squirrel eating maple seeds Originally uploaded by donnallong