Squirrel Appreciation Day - Celebrate Monday January 21st!

January 21st is Squirrel Appreciation Day!

Squirrel Appreciation Day

For nature lovers,  backyard birders and owl box enthusiast such as myself, Monday is a special day -  Squirrel Appreciation Day! I am aware there are other things going on Monday on the national stage, but if you have ever tried to stop squirrels from eating your bird seed or occupying your owl box, and finally made peace with these ubiquitous little rodents you will come to appreciate their antics and their rightful place in your backyard.  They have a number of admirable qualities, not the least of which is obvious intelligence (have you ever tried to outsmart one, it's a humbling experience), dedication to family and raising their young, strength and agility, perseverance, a natural instinct to show off and entertain, plant trees, and a certain irresistible cuteness, especially young Red Squirrels. Squirrels are a great species to introduce children to wildlife and to learn to interact with and appreciate the natural world right in your yard.

Celebrate Monday by buying a bag of unsalted roasted peanuts in the shell - take a break from the daily grind and feed the squirrels.  To help you celebrate and get in touch with your “ inner squirrel” - I have linked below some recent squirrel videos from YT.  You do not need to worry about clicking on them  – all the links below are safe and verified not to harm – they have been tested by squirrels on squirrels. Any money (i.e. pennies) made from these videos will be donated to the squirrel peanut fund! Enjoy the day!

Watch this Little Red Squirrel Deal With a Huge Nut!

Who Can resist the antics of the typical Squirrel?

Squirrel Movies Playlist

This video will give you an idea of how to come to terms with squirrels after your bird seed - for a small amount of money you get a win-win!

Here are some fun facts about squirrels from All About Squirrels!