John Pizniur (B&B reader) A squirrel steals some seed from a bird feeder.
1. Squirrels are known for constantly foraging and hoarding food… and for stealing! They lose 25 percent of their food to theft by birds and other squirrels.
2. Celebrate furry friends on Jan. 21: National Squirrel Appreciation Day.
3. A handful of these mischievous creatures was first released in 1877 in New York’s Central Park, where the population has since flourished.
4. Squirrels are surprisingly fast; at top speed, they can run 20 mph.
5. Their superhero-like talent to reach seemingly inaccessible bird feeders comes from the ability to rotate their hind feet 180 degrees.
6. There are 285 squirrel species around the world and three over-arching kinds: ground, tree and flying.
7. Most gray types can pull off an 8-foot jump from a stationary position.
8. A squirrel’s four front teeth grow about 10 inches a year. (Gnawing keeps them short.)
Nancy McCauley says
We put out deer antlers for the squirrels to grind their teeth on and they love it.
Kathie Flohr says
I put out food not only for beautiful birds ,yet put lots of corn on cob out then peanuts, I’m so thankful for them also
Kathleen says
Not my favorite critter …
Marie says
I hope they grow on you like they did me. Yes they are huge eaters and little destructive thieves. But did you also know that they are nature’s gardeners they plant trees. And sometimes like in my case they plant sunflowers. What I’ve found was a good squirrel proof feeder and a little research. I found out how to keep the food out of the squirrels reach. And now all the squirrels have been banished to eating on the ground. Which I have decided is ok and we now have a truce.
Marie says
What I found that works is my squirrel proof feeder and the research I did on how to keep the food out of the squirrels reach.
Kathy says
Love them too. Do fun to watch!
Clara Westphal says
I do not like squirrels. They rob bird nests and steal the bird eggs. They chase the birds away from the feeders. Anyone who wants the squirrels in my yard are welcome to them.
Evelyn Jepson says
Also known as – Cat Television…we have a few around here, and the cats we have in the family, Spike, Rocky and Cali, love to watch them.
Debra says
wow amazing furry friend of mine.
Lydia L. Pineault says
Love feeding my squirrels they get peanuts in the shell and sunflower seeds and other various bird seed varieties! A few squirrels can become friendly and will actually take the actual peanut out of my hand! <3
Jerry says
Squirrels are just rats with a better Public Relations agent…..
Linda says
How cruel you all are for hurting these creatures of God. If you live in or near the woods you will never get rid of them. Learn to live with them instead. Karma will get ya.
Kraut says
Drowning them is quite sadistic.
S. Hebb says
If you but a little house pepper in your bird the Squirrels will not eat it but the birds still was told that at the garden center it works
S. Hebb says
Good Luck
B McFadden says
DonT like them at all, I buy food for birds not those little bandits!
Dennis Pastian says
Thanks to these “rats with furry tails” I had to stop feeding the birds. They destroyed every feeder I put up. One was even hung with a light cable wrapped wire, they chewed through it, the full feeder hit the ground and broke. Yes, I even had two squirrel feeders out.