Tag Archives: Squirrels

Got peanuts for me?

I decided to defer this post about nuts, and my pals that gobble them up, to today because I wanted to crow about my long-awaited goldfinch and heron finds.  Both those birds have been so elusive in the past, that … Continue reading

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Shadow Dancing.

It was a toss-up whether to call today’s post “Shadow Dancing” or “Parker, Patience and the Predator” (you know how I love alliteration). My favorite furry friend, a/k/a Parker, has made a triumphant return to Council Point Park.  However, it … Continue reading

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Tails from the trail.

I know you think I made a spelling boo-boo, but I did not.  Today’s post is a tale about tails on the trail, and no, it’s not a sequel to the post about “Stubby” that hapless squirrel who’s missing half … Continue reading

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Season’s Eatings.

Summertime:  the weather is hot and the eatin’ is good. Here in my part of town, if you’re going to splurge calorie-wise, or money wise to have a sweet frozen treat, the best place to go is Calder’s Dairy or … Continue reading

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Meet “Stubby”.

I know I said I had not seen any squirrels lately … and I truly hadn’t,  except for the pair of squirrels that were lethargic and lounging around a low branch during that hot spell we had about ten days … Continue reading

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Too pooped to participate.

Again our weekend weather has been a disappointment as I continue to shake my head about this decidedly weird Spring we’ve had.  Yesterday, the weather folks called for rain and several thunderstorms beginning at dawn, then off and on throughout … Continue reading

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Meandering on a Saturday morn.

I was up bright and early this morning.  It was too bad the sun did not follow the same schedule.  In fact, Ol’ Sol did not bother to shine until about 4:00 p.m. today. At least the oppressive heat is … Continue reading

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Those lazy-hazy-crazy days of Summer are happenin’.

  Today’s weather was just like Nat King Cole crooned about back in the day … yes, those lazy-hazy-crazy days of Summer.  If you’ve never heard the song, here it is:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOV96BCAvZc It doesn’t matter that we’ve not turned the … Continue reading

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Sweet indulgences.

My boss was at a meeting this morning, so it provided the perfect opportunity to meander a little more than usual, like I do on weekends.  The wind was blowing like crazy, the prelude to what will be another rainy … Continue reading

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Hurrying and scurrying along the perimeter path.

There was increased activity on the perimeter path yesterday and today.  Not only has the warmer weather brought all the regular walkers back from their basement treadmills and the local shopping malls, but I believe every single squirrel at Council … Continue reading

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