Crispin and Harriet (of Tom, Dick, and Harriet fame) have had a baby – possibly two, but the baby (or babies) has been scampering around so fast that it’s hard to tell who’s who. For sure we have one whom I’ll call Junior for lack of a name just now. It’s just a step up from No-Name.
Harriet is going crazy, trying to take care of Junior. Doesn’t he know it’s dangerous to be out in the open like that?
“Junior! Junio-o-o-o-r!” she screams. “Get over here!” See her on the stump below, calling Junior?
“But I’m hungry, Ma!” Junior complains.
“Well, come over here and have some sunflower seeds.”
“Here, I’ll try to find one under the jar. Your father is so messy. He tips the jar over and doesn’t even clean up after himself. Yes, here you go.”
“Thanks, Ma.”
Turn on your sound for a quick slice of Junior’s new life.
Can you think of a name for Junior?
June 5, 2024 at 9:08 pm
Awwwe. Lovely. 🙂
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June 5, 2024 at 9:13 pm
Baby squirrels are always so cute. Actually, the parents are too. Thanks for your visit, Liz.
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June 5, 2024 at 9:15 pm
Yes. I enjoy watching any squirrels regardless of age, as they are all fascinating. 😊
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June 5, 2024 at 9:34 pm
So cute! 🥰😊
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June 5, 2024 at 9:40 pm
Tnx, John. I love them.
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June 5, 2024 at 10:01 pm
Enjoy your critters. 😊
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June 6, 2024 at 8:25 am
Thanks, John. Not a big litter this time, but he’s a cutie.
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June 6, 2024 at 8:26 am
Cuties! ❤️😊
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June 5, 2024 at 11:38 pm
I love the video! Your squirrel family is adorable. Anneli. Great to see them again. 😊
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June 6, 2024 at 8:26 am
I’ll try to get more videos, But this guy moves around like Speedy Gonzales. Maybe I should call him Speedy.
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June 6, 2024 at 2:56 pm
That’s a good name!
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June 5, 2024 at 11:40 pm
Sweet post. I like your little story to go with the beautiful pictures. How about Pepo?
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June 6, 2024 at 8:24 am
Thanks for the idea, Ursula. It’s nice.
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June 6, 2024 at 5:38 am
How about Sunny? Squirrels are usually so cautious, but the young ones have not learned about the hazards of life in the open. Happy Thursday Anneli. Allan
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June 6, 2024 at 8:23 am
I like Sunny too. I was completely out of ideas. Now I have choices. Which is worse? Thanks, Allan.
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June 6, 2024 at 6:13 am
So cute! Even though we have a lot of predators in our neighborhood this year, I saw two baby rabbits last night!
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June 6, 2024 at 8:22 am
That’s how it is here too with the rabbits. 1 + 1 = 36. Our owls are getting fat! Good thing squirrels are not nocturnal.
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June 6, 2024 at 8:23 am
Right???
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June 6, 2024 at 8:26 am
Right!
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June 6, 2024 at 7:04 am
What a sweet little guy. Stay safe Junior!
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June 6, 2024 at 8:19 am
I hope he does, Belinda. As if I didn’t have enough to think about!
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June 6, 2024 at 7:30 am
More videos of Junior please…
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June 6, 2024 at 8:20 am
I’ve been trying, but he’s so fast!
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June 6, 2024 at 8:06 am
Buzzy. 😋
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June 6, 2024 at 8:19 am
I like that too. Thanks, Brad.
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June 6, 2024 at 8:10 am
Gosh, they are so cute! They were very lucky to find such a beautiful and safe place to live. Junior will learn the rules quickly, I am sure. — Sonja
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June 6, 2024 at 8:18 am
It’s been so hard to get a picture or a video of the little guy. He’s so fast. But so cute, yes.
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June 7, 2024 at 4:37 am
I see youngsters here from time to time, but I’ve never seen one so small out running around. Most seem to be ‘teenagers’ before I spot them. That said, there’s no mistaking the behavior: fast chases, and plenty of chattering. I’d call this one Ranger, not only because he seems to be Lone (at least for now), and because of his tendency to range beyond what Mom thinks is appropriate.
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June 7, 2024 at 9:02 am
You’re right about not seeing the squirrels until they look like mini-adults, Linda. The mothers keep them in the nest for another 27 days after they are born. They look like tiny adults when they first “check out the world.”
Ranger is a good name for him too. Thanks.
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June 7, 2024 at 5:26 am
Two names I can think of are yen (as I have a yen for food) and munchie. 🙂
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June 7, 2024 at 8:57 am
Thanks, Carol. I like both those names.
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June 22, 2024 at 5:50 pm
Love it!
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June 22, 2024 at 10:13 pm
Thanks, Mark.
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