Spring has definitely “Sprung” in Rhinelander! The other day my co-worker and I were outside enjoying a break, and the beautiful weather, when we noticed a small gray squirrel crawling around the bottom of a tree. We were both amazed at how small it was, and then realized it was a baby squirrel!
Neither one of us had ever seen a baby squirrel before, although we both are long time WI residents. After watching the little guy go up & down a foot or two, and then crawling around on the ground we heard a loud, sharp squeak. We both looked up, wondering what bird that was. Well it wasn’t a bird at all but instead another baby squirrel! Not just one either – there were three more about 10 feet up in the tree! We enjoyed them for quite some time before I ventured back inside to get the camera and grab a few quick photos.
Two baby gray squirrels venturing out from their nest
Juvenile squirrels emerge from nests between March and mid-August
Gray Squirrels are relatively slow in development, and will not leave the nest for six months or more!
Here's to a good start guys!
I later heard other co-workers had seen the baby squirrels, and were trying to chase away large crows that seemed to be taking too great an interest in our new friends! We’re all looking forward to seeing more of these cute little squirrels.
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I had the privilege of watching these baby squirrels with Melissa, and I can attest they were completely enthralling and entertaining. Although I know they and their squirrel kin will be looking to raid my birdfeeders in the near future, it was truly a joy to see these little critters trying to make sense of their big world.
I’m with Sarah & Melissa – they were so fun to watch! They reminded me a little of geckos with the way they “stuck” to the tree. One of the little guys seemed afraid to crawl too high. It’s these little things in life that can bring bits of joy.
Notice we don’t have any leaves on that tree yet… At least we have some greenish grass!
Oh, so cute!!!! I live in GA and we have tons of squirrels, but I’ve never gotten to see a baby. Thanks for sharing, great start to my morning!