Gray Squirrels

The number of gray squirrels seems to be at a record high.  Probably due to a lack of hunters pursuing them in modern times.  Forty years ago I knew many folks who looked forward to opening day of squirrel season almost as much as deer season. Today, I can't think of anyone who hunts squirrels in our area.

A cavity in a tree can provide shelter to a variety of wildlife from owls to chickadees...

In this case a squirrel has claimed this "den tree" as a snug place to spend the winter...

On almost every outing I see squirrels stashing nuts to get them through the time when snow will cover the ground, making foraging more difficult...

This lucky squirrel has a convenient perch at the entrance to it's den on which to eat and watch the world go by...

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