Blue Jay vs. Squirrel: An Acorn Heist?
Blue Jay caught digging up and relocating acorns in my yard. Was it stealing from Fox Squirrels? Explore this intriguing interspecies acorn rivalry.
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Fox Squirrels Chewing on Deer Antlers
Discover why Fox Squirrels chew on deer antlers for nutrients, dental health, and ecological benefits. Learn about osteophagy and its natural role.
Fox Squirrels and Water: Observations from My Yard
Discover how much water Fox Squirrels need daily, why they seem to drink more at my birdbath, and what factors affect their hydration needs in different seasons.
Watching a Gray Squirrel Build a Nest at Mount Magazine
Camping at Mount Magazine State Park, I observed a Gray Squirrel building a leaf nest. A perfect moment for wildlife photography!
Competing with Fox Squirrels for Backyard Pears: A Personal Tale
Competing with Fox Squirrels for backyard pears has turned my garden into a wildlife buffet. Discover the amusing antics and lessons learned from sharing.
The Fox Squirrel Strikes a Pose (Again!)
A hilarious encounter with a Fox Squirrel who loves to lounge on a favorite tree limb. See the funny poses she struck and why a birdhouse had to be relocated!
Fox Squirrel Lounging in My Backyard
A photo and interesting facts about fox squirrels in Arkansas, including their lifespan, behavior, adaptation to habitats, and diet.
Analyzing a Fox Squirrel’s Dash Across an Open Field
An account of spotting a fox squirrel feeding far from trees at a wildlife refuge, analyzing its hypothetical chances of escaping a hawk by sprinting to safety.
Celebrating Squirrel Appreciation Day in Arkansas
A lighthearted ode to the Eastern Gray and Fox Squirrels of Arkansas on National Squirrel Appreciation Day. Learn fun facts about these bushy-tailed critters.
Fox Squirrel’s Unusual Seed Feast at Torraine Lake
A wildlife photographer shares an encounter with a fox squirrel foraging for seeds on an unidentified plant at Torraine Lake.
Fox Squirrels and Ticks In Arkansas
This afternoon, I wanted to share an image from another tick encounter I captured some months ago – this time with a fox squirrel.
Squirrel Appreciation Day 2023
Christy Hargrove came up with the idea for Squirrel Appreciation Day on January 21, 2001. She is from Asheville and works at the North Carolina Nature Center.
Uinta Ground Squirrel Standing
Capturing the essence and beauty of the natural world is always a thrill, and the experience of photographing a Uinta Ground Squirrel standing on the side of…
Uinta Ground Squirrel Feeding
Capturing a Uinta Ground Squirrel feeding is a unique and thrilling experience, and in this blog post, I will share my experience of photographing one in the…
Baby Uinta Ground Squirrels
It wasn’t long before Mia spotted something and pulled the vehicle over, and I finally saw them. The Baby Uinta Ground Squirrels. I quickly went into action,…