Balcony Squirrels

[LotusJohnny]

Hey all

New to the board and an old animal lover. Any way I dont have any captive squirrels or other pets. A few months back I was sitting in my 3rd floor apartment when I heard some noise out on my balcony. I saw an adult grey munching on leaves on my balcony. I decided to feed it some pistachios and after a couple months my balcony has become the hot spot for squirrels to have breakfast. There is almost always plenty of nuts and clean water for them to much on. I have enjoyed watching them and I have been lucky enough to catch them on video a few times. Below is the link to the video on you tube which I made.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMomz1dfQg

[HRT4SQRLS]

:wave123 LotusJohnny
:Welcome to TSB
I loved your video. Umm, I think you need a heavier water bowl but that sure was funny :jump :jump (especially loved the slow motion). :D There are a lot of us NUTS in Florida. Welcome aboard LJ. :thumbsup

[Jackie in Tampa]

:Welcome :wave123
pebbles in the water bowl will weight it down.. I liked the slow mo too!
have you named any of the regulars?
years ago, we would play cards with the second floor sliders open at a very large complex... the sqs would come in...they knew where the fridge was... found the fruit bowl...they made the rounds, everyone fed them...social mooches!:D
They love hazelnuts and almonds!
Welcome to TSB!:wave123

[Skul]

Poor squirrel. :rofl4 He almost jumped out of his own skin. :rotfl
You can find one of those wide bottom pet bowls at a pet shop.
Just need a small one. Squirrels can't tip those over. Then, what's the fun in that? :D

[island rehabber]

:WelcomeLotusJohnny. Yep, you're one of us...:D

[Hannah]

Welcome, Johnny! It's nice to meet you.

Neat video of your gray friends. :)

[LotusJohnny]

There is one of the regulars that I call Pat. I called her Pat because I did not know her gender until later. Here she is barking and chatting while she eats. Notice the large chip in her left ear.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=885gXfJqKSk

Here is Pat protecting her balcony from the one male I call Mario.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crXKxWLcid0

Hope you all enjoy and thanks for the warm welcome!

[Garden71]

:Welcome Love the video :thumbsup