Squirrels

First day of fall

And there ain't nuttin' friggin' cuter.

If you think that all squirrels do all day is bury nuts, think again. Squirrels are far more complex creatures. They enjoy painting, playing Jenga, as well as sniffing flowers, or sipping hot tea with a nice view.

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This is a favorite squirrel of some neighbors he even has a name - Simon.

One day a man came back home, only to find that a mother squirrel had made a nest of twigs, dried pines and branches on his bed for her two newborn squirrels. Wildlife rehabilitators Christina and Michael were called out to the unusual incident, and tried to reunite the babies with their mother. However, busy with fetching materials for the nest, mother squirrel had no intention of taking the babies with her.

Invite children to learn about squirrels with this list of educational squirrel activity ideas, fun facts, and squirrel crafts for kids!

Taken in Colchester Castle Park 2013