Soft as a Squirrel

I have been playing with the squirrels again. I can't resist. This little guy was so hungry he let me get very close.

and then he bolted up the nearest tree. I love his pert little ears.

He couldn't resist my yummy sunflower seeds so he was on his way back in no time.

He is peeking...

Now he is back in action and if I hold very still...

I can get closer.I wish I could pet his soft fur. Look at his sweet little nose.

His fingers are lovely, so long and able.

I bet he is so very soft.

I love nature's little critters.

Choosy Squirrels choose Jif

I ran out of sunflower seeds the other day and the critters who visit my little Wildlife Diner were all squawking and chirping "Where's the Seed?". Do you see Mister Squirrels face? That is what he is saying right there.

So I tried something new. I rolled little balls of peanut butter in oatmeal and put them in the freezer. I even used Jif... my favorite. Chunky of course.
They were a hit! Mister Squirrel couldn't get enough of the cool peanut butter. I dare say he got a bit greedy so...

I filled the saucer with water and moved the PB balls further down the rail just to make the little guy work for it. ;0)Hmmm... He took a little sip.

I have the Peanut Butter Balls on a wooden tray just to the left of that little orange pot... you can see the corner of it in the photo below. Mister Squirrel scurries right around all those obstructions, grabs himself a ball of yummy chunky Jif. His next move was funny to me... he came back to the saucer of water, and sat right down in it! Mister Squirrel munched on his food while sitting in a cool bath.

It seems that he also used it as his toilet. I wonder if it was a message to me?
When he was done...

He washed it all down with the fresh water in the yellow mug. Keeping a wary eye on me and my camera the whole time.

He is out there right now with a couple friends chirping, I better get out there!

Strike a pose

This little Squirrel and I

have been meeting for breakfast
every morning this week. I eat my peanut butter on toast and he has sunflower seeds. I have taken a dozen photos of him but this time he let me get really close. I love how he perches on the edge of the flower pot like a bird using his fluffy grey tail like a counterweight.

I had a pan of water for the birds in that spot last week, which made the little guy have to reach for his seeds. I moved it due to the ugly mess. Although watching him guzzle water was so cute. Mr. Squirrel has amazing hands, long nimble fingers. I wonder how soft he is? He looks velvety.