Lately my morning coffee has been spent with our red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus for those of you who want to know the genus species name). Well, me with the coffee and watching the red squirrels run around and eat the sunflower seeds and nuts I put out. I love watching their antics. My "regular" job, … Continue reading How to Lower Stress With Red Squirrels
Our squirrels have it made. Lots of tall red pines to live in, and sunflower seeds galore that fall or are pushed from the bird feeders, as well as our "cabana" where we pile seed just for them. Stone walls for cover and caches. American red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) are year round residents, who are … Continue reading Red Squirrel Life at Fox Pines Homestead