Speaking of squirrels
By snowy
@snowy22315 (179926)
United States
October 31, 2024 8:42am CST
This morning I heard all kinds of racket. I looked in the bathroom since that was where it seemed to be coming from and up on the skylight outside was a squirrel laying flat and drinking what looked like some kind of water droplets on the glass. I went back later with a broom and hit the area nearby so he scattered. Also, it might be possible porch squirrel isn't dead, because I saw a small one about his size on the railing. He didn't hang on the porch though, just scampered up a tree. Time will tell. Any animal antics in your area?
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@Tampa_girl7 (50146)
• United States
31 Oct
Lots of squirrels here too. Lately there have been coyotes coming through at night. I hope they take a dislike to our yard.
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@snowy22315 (179926)
• United States
31 Oct
I have the feeling if the trail cam was hooked up in the back a coyote would show up on it.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50146)
• United States
31 Oct
@snowy22315 they just sound like they are in such a loud frenzy. It’s a scary sound to me.
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@snowy22315 (179926)
• United States
31 Oct
@Tampa_girl7 They can make a lot of noise for small animals,especially when leaves are on the ground like now.
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@jipsyjo30 (42)
• United States
1 Nov
Yeah, I saw something I wish I had unseen in my neighborhood. I spotted what looked like a Siamese twin squirrel crossing the condo parking lot with some difficulty. Upon a closer look, I was horrified to see this squirrel had attacked another one and had it by the neck like a vice grip in its mouth. It's so disturbing what animals do to each other in the wild.
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@snowy22315 (179926)
• United States
1 Nov
Wow, I never saw them be aggressive to one another. It was probably a territorial dispute or something.
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@allknowing (135557)
• India
1 Nov
I hope your Porch is alive and kicking and with babies too?
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@jobelbojel (35366)
• Philippines
1 Nov
No animal visiting here - but last night a kitty went inside the house and brushing its body to my legs.
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@snowy22315 (179926)
• United States
1 Nov
Mine did that to me this morning. He likes it when I am around to entertain him.
@snowy22315 (179926)
• United States
1 Nov
Well, I guess you see them when you go to the horse events.
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@LindaOHio (177151)
• United States
1 Nov
The squirrels are on the roof during the day; and the raccoons are on the roof at night. I hear a lot of nuts rolling around during the day. Have a good weekend.
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@snowy22315 (179926)
• United States
1 Nov
I am not sure I have heard raccoons on the roof..but sometimes when it is raining I hear this tapping noise going on. Haven't figured out what that is..one or the other I suspect.
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@GardenGerty (160522)
• United States
1 Nov
Only stray cats for me to see, but my daughter said they had their first ground hog.
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@snowy22315 (179926)
• United States
1 Nov
I very rarely see stray cats. In fact, I think any cats I see probably belong to somebody. A true stray wouldn't last long around here I don't think.
@snowy22315 (179926)
• United States
31 Oct
The one that was on the rail hasn't been back..however, porch squirrel was more of a morning and evening visitor although could show up at any time really.
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@popciclecold (38575)
• United States
1 Nov
No, but that was something. It would have scared me too.
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@snowy22315 (179926)
• United States
1 Nov
Not that I know of..maybe if you stepped on their tail or something. Most keep their distance from people.
@akalinus (43142)
• United States
31 Oct
When I come outside, squirrels seem to appear. I go sit in a little park about a block away. A squirrel runs in front of me and scampers up a tree when we get to the park. Yesterday, I went out walking and found a lake that I heard was nearby. I sat off the road and watched the egrets, ducks, and smaller birds. A lot was going on in that lake.
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@snowy22315 (179926)
• United States
31 Oct
They are cute when they play. They like to chase each other.
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@somewitch (1382)
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31 Oct
Oh, it could be porch squirrel. Or his heir. 
Only birds can reach the balcony, I'm not counting bugs. I hear some sounds but haven't checked how close they actually get.
Only birds can reach the balcony, I'm not counting bugs. I hear some sounds but haven't checked how close they actually get.2 people like this
@snowy22315 (179926)
• United States
31 Oct
I have never heard a squirrel on the skylight before. I hope they don't make a habit of it.
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