What's Your Nature?
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Squirrel
Who has been here?
Looks like red squirrels are starting to feed on evergreen cones!
Squirrel rescue!
This little guy or gal got trapped in our greenhouse overnight. Released it this morning and provided a refreshing peanut snack. I'd estimate this squirrel (eastern gray squirrel = Sciurus carolinensis) to be about 2 months old.
Furry Friend
I have mixed feelings about our squirrel friends here on campus. Amazing little creatures they are, they live an augmented life here using trash rooms as what I can only imagine is there main source of food. I see this guy almost everyday by my dorm with empty chip bags and other food scraps. There is a large Maple (acer saccharum) right by the trash house that serves as a perfect refuge for this furry friend once he snags his loot.