Apartment Living

One of Morgan's favorite ways to spend time is watching squirrels from her comfy spot on the window seat. She also like to chase them off the deck when we allow her. The other dogs are also interested in sq's as we refer to them, but Morgan is the most consistent watcher.

When we moved here, there were a couple of squirrel nests in trees in the woods behind our yard. Once the little darlings discovered that we fed birds, they moved to a tree inside the yard. Not so far to travel in bad weather.

Now there are apartment complexes in the trees closest to the house. The sq population has multiplied in recent years. A couple weeks ago as Rob and I were enjoying a cup of tea in the living room, we were entertained by an amorous couple on the window sill. Apparently there will be a new generation feeding at our free lunch bar soon.

This young fellow came by this morning to have breakfast. He must have been up late last night because he chose to lie down to eat. Even though he saw me and kept his eye on me as he ate, he didn't bother to run away. Cheeky little devil!

Here the little acrobat was hanging by his back toes as he devoured a sunflower seed.

 Our trees will soon be full of nests as this expanding family adds to their deluxe apartment in the sky.