Excellent update on encounters with Rusty, Neil. They truly blend in with the environment, the rusts of the leaves, the dark gray of the mud. Peanut taxes put to good use.
It's a funny thing with squirrels. I love them and respect their intelligence, and I've really taken a shine to our resident fox squirrels, but I get really grumpy when it comes to them eating the food I put out for birds. BUT only if they're eating it from the feeders. Anything that falls to the ground, they're welcome to. Am I overthinking things?
I had the answer but I forgot it, or was it just my imagination?
Interesting question! Perhaps I am the imaginary thought of a squirrel dreaming.
Squirrels probably do dream (I know my dog does) . . . of peanuts delivered in extreme kindness.
Thanks Ann, and I agree about the dreaming.
We are all in dreamland and ourselves naught but dreams. So let us all be compassionate dreams.🙏
Rusty Squirrel Friend
greets Peanut Guy, scratches, digs.
On food search mission.
Excellent, Marisol! I like that you included the "scratches" from the video clip. That made me smile.
Potent question in the third line Neil!
Thanks, Emma and much appreciated!
Rusty's coloring is so unique.
Agreed, such a unique colouring. I didn't know what I was looking at the first time I saw them. I thought they were a huge Red Squirrel. :)
Kinda reminds me of a fox squirrel too. Are they common there?
I haven't seen a Fox Squirrel before here in Eastern Ontario. Not common I think in this area.
Excellent update on encounters with Rusty, Neil. They truly blend in with the environment, the rusts of the leaves, the dark gray of the mud. Peanut taxes put to good use.
Thanks, Heidi and you're right as Rusty blends in quite well with those leaves. Peanut taxes always filed. :)
Adventures of mind, and Nature. One and the same. Thanks Neil Barker for this journey.
You're welcome, Gary and I like that aspect of "one and the same." Agreed.
What a delight it is to encounter friends on the path and renew acquaintances! Rusty is a captivating little critter.
Thanks, Joni and this was a delightful encounter seeing Rusty again. I'm hoping to meet them on upcoming hikes.:)
familiar faces
well-worn
not forgotten
memories
***
fallen memories
a copper shadow rustles
among copper leaves
Rusty is charming. I've never seen a squirrel so beautiful. What a magical friend.
Thank you, Melanie and agreed.
It's a funny thing with squirrels. I love them and respect their intelligence, and I've really taken a shine to our resident fox squirrels, but I get really grumpy when it comes to them eating the food I put out for birds. BUT only if they're eating it from the feeders. Anything that falls to the ground, they're welcome to. Am I overthinking things?
I like them as well. They're fascinating to watch problem solve. :)
Did I imagine this beautiful poem? :)
Thanks, Nazish and I am glad you liked it. :)
i love squirrels
Me, too - they're fascinating to watch.