Is anyone old enough to remember the TV show, Kids Do the Darndest Things with Art Linkletter from the 1950’s and 1960’s? Well, I’m beginning to think there should be a show called Squirrels Do the Darndest Things! Those little critters never cease to amaze me!
I was walking down the street the last week, when I noticed that my neighbor had placed two big pumpkins by her mailbox. And wouldn’t you know it? There was a squirrel sitting right on top of one of them!
I thought it was adorable, so I slowly approached, hoping to snap a photo. I got a few distance shots with my phone, but as soon as I got too close, off he scampered!
When I walked closer, though, I discovered what he had really been up to. The squirrel had gnawed a HUGE hole in one pumpkin and was already working on the second one. So much for just sitting there looking cute!
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| Pumpkin #1 |
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| Pumpkin #2 |
I already knew squirrels were little bandits when it came to birdseed. No matter how much we try to feed the birds, the squirrels always seem to attack it first and finish it.
But big pumpkins? I never imagined those would be on their menu too. I was curious how they were able to eat it???
Apparently, nothing is safe from these furry little troublemakers!
My friend Vicki had been telling me that squirrels were attacking her little pumpkins that she put on her patio, and now I’ve seen their damage firsthand in my neighborhood too.
Who knew that decorating for Halloween could turn into an all-you-can-eat buffet for the neighborhood squirrels? 🎃🐿️
Do you remember my previous post about the squirrel grabbing the corn on the cob from the neighboring farm field: Squirrel Post Here
Last week we were visiting my son in Westchester, New York, and I spotted a rather large black squirrel. I thought it was very unusual. In my neighborhood all the squirrels are gray.
Have you ever seen black squirrels? What are your experiences with squirrels?
