tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post6905792180970693395..comments2024-01-05T04:28:28.562-06:00Comments on The Everyday Adventurer: Mistaken IdentityRick (Ratty)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-83648223497077491972009-12-10T04:00:54.749-06:002009-12-10T04:00:54.749-06:00@SquirrelQueen
I have read that the fox squirrels...@SquirrelQueen <br />I have read that the fox squirrels are the biggest and most dominant. I don't know why they aren't more common. I guess grays rule. It's interesting how much of a variety you have in your state.<br /><br />Those Douglas squirrels are one of my favorites, even though we don't have any here.<br />-<br /><br />@Joann Ballbach<br />I have featured groundhogs a few times here. They are very fun, but I haven't had a chance to get very many close pictures of any yet. They usually stay in wide open areas where they can see me coming. I'd love to find one in a tree one time.<br /><br />I'd love to see a flying squirrel too, but they're nocturnal around here. That makes it very difficult.<br />-<br /><br />@Octobia<br />I've heard of white squirrels before. I didn't know there was a big population of them anywhere. I'll be investigating this one. Thanks.<br />-<br /><br />@SquirrelQueen<br />I looked at a few pictures of them, and I agree, they are very cute little guys. They would be fun to see up close.<br />-<br /><br />@The Retired One<br />I'll do my best. I've been pretty good so far at identifying squirrels.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-58078432373265071912009-12-08T17:41:19.688-06:002009-12-08T17:41:19.688-06:00You really know your squirrels and chipmunks, Ratt...You really know your squirrels and chipmunks, Ratty...I will have to depend on you to identify some of my photos. :-}The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-59712063210999293132009-12-08T15:19:33.361-06:002009-12-08T15:19:33.361-06:00I forgot about one of my favorites, the Arctic gro...I forgot about one of my favorites, the Arctic ground squirrel. Cutest little guys you could ever meet, curious about everything. When I was camping outside of Barrow I woke up one morning to find one of them about three inches from my face.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-76143364044811490572009-12-08T12:51:38.587-06:002009-12-08T12:51:38.587-06:00Don't forget the famous white squirrels of Tra...Don't forget the famous white squirrels of Translyvania County in Western North Carolina (no, I'm not kidding). They are very very cute. They live in just that one area, and down a little into northern Georgia as well.<br /><br />Happy squirrel hunting (with a camera, of course)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-55124891380041012542009-12-08T11:55:42.908-06:002009-12-08T11:55:42.908-06:00Here in Ohio, we also have another kind of squirre...Here in Ohio, we also have another kind of squirrel (a ground squirrel, not a tree squirrel) that I bet you have, too--groundhogs. They are squirrels and excellent climbers, although they burrow to make their home. It's really weird the first time you see a groundhog up a tree!<br /><br />Oh, and don't forget Flying Squirrels...Joann Ballbachhttp://www.wildernesscenter.org/podcastsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-19307807731647536742009-12-08T04:16:37.887-06:002009-12-08T04:16:37.887-06:00When we lived closer to the coast I saw a lot of t...When we lived closer to the coast I saw a lot of the Western Grays and Douglas Squirrels. I have seen some Reds but not many. A blogging friend on the west side of WA has black squirrels that come to her feeders. I've done a bit of research and found this side of the state has grays and reds, except for the Walla Walla area, Fox squirrels have moved into this area and taken over.<br /><br />I saw the comment above, you are right the Douglas squirrels are so cute.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-26482211990388640092009-12-08T03:59:56.092-06:002009-12-08T03:59:56.092-06:00@Kirigalpoththa
Actually one chipmunk, and a vari...@Kirigalpoththa <br />Actually one chipmunk, and a variety of squirrels.<br />-<br /><br />@Bill<br />Yup, I wrote a very detailed post about black squirrels awhile ago. I mentioned many facts like that one in that post. I also mentioned in in a more simplistic way here. Thanks for adding that though. <br />-<br /><br />@VanillaSeven<br />I'm not sure if I know that much about squirrels yet, but I might someday. I have a big squirrel project that might just make me a master.<br />-<br /><br />@Rainfield<br />And I think you understand exactly what I was trying to say. I hope I'm right. I think I am.<br />-<br /><br />@The Hawg<br />I think the grays are the most common in our country. The reds are very timid little guys, so the grays usually drive them away. Just ask everybody in England about that one.<br />-<br /><br />@Sharkbytes<br />The only animal I think they might be are skunks. Of course, I'm sure I might be mistaken. I saw a picture of very young baby skunks, and they fit that description very well. They also look astonishingly like little striped puppies. Did you find out their identity?<br />-<br /><br />@Icy BC<br />I only began to find out because the different kinds were so new to me. I wanted to write about them, so I began to research them on the internet. There's a lot of information for those who want to find it.<br />-<br /><br />@RNSane<br />I'm new to the striped one too. I just learned about it a few days ago. There is another kind called a Douglas Squirrel that is maybe the cutest little squirrel I've ever seen.<br />-<br /><br />@Ann<br />The odd thing is that I can tell squirrels apart by the shape of their faces too. Chipmunks are easy. They don't have bushy tails like squirrels.<br />-<br /><br />@Ginnymo<br />The red ones are some of my favorite too. They're cute little guys. I haven't seen any in a year myself. <br /><br />I'm so happy about your fox! I was hoping things would turn out well for him. The more you see him, the better chance he has. I wish hunters would be more careful, like they're supposed to. I hope that fox's guardian angel takes good care of him from now on, and helps him live close to a normal life now.<br />-<br /><br />@Ashley<br />Squirrels are very interesting little creatures when we stop and look at them.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-80685021319791443062009-12-07T18:54:53.598-06:002009-12-07T18:54:53.598-06:00Wow, very cool! Thanks for the info, and I love th...Wow, very cool! Thanks for the info, and I love the pics!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849452502880833723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-55379434704915613822009-12-07T15:57:00.288-06:002009-12-07T15:57:00.288-06:00I've only seen the red squirrels and the gray ...I've only seen the red squirrels and the gray ones here. I really loved the red ones. But it's been over two years now since I've seen any. makes me sad at times. But at least I have some good video of them. Babies included! By the way. My crippled fox showed up last night! He looks real healthy and he has chewed the bones down. It's been a month since he got shot so I think he's going to survive....if the hunters don't get him again. I was so happy to see him. Couldn't get any photos because I would have had to open my window and I didn't want to spook him because he was right under it. I was just happy to see him. There are angels out there for our wildlife friends after all!Ginnymohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08865222893888430709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-14642891475808089842009-12-07T13:50:12.186-06:002009-12-07T13:50:12.186-06:00You are quite the squirrel expert. I doubt that I ...You are quite the squirrel expert. I doubt that I could tell them apart if i saw them, I may even have trouble distinguishing a chipmunk from a squirrel.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-9724899889855065662009-12-07T13:19:21.931-06:002009-12-07T13:19:21.931-06:00You always keep us thinking, Ratty. I love the pi...You always keep us thinking, Ratty. I love the picture of that striped squirrel! I've never seen a black squirrel or that gorgeous red one except through your spectacular photos.RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-89181921562059205402009-12-07T12:52:00.663-06:002009-12-07T12:52:00.663-06:00You're getting good with identifying them thou...You're getting good with identifying them though..I'm still on level of gray, black, or tan squirrel, and can't tell the different!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-50459326438521955982009-12-07T12:16:56.132-06:002009-12-07T12:16:56.132-06:00Once a long time ago the dogs got into some animal...Once a long time ago the dogs got into some animal's nest. They pulled out all the babies and killed them. I found them by the shed (the nest was under the shed). I could not figure out what those adorable little (dead...) animals were. They had round heads and short little round ears and short smooth fur, and tails that were neither long nor short. They were mostly black with beautiful white stripes...<br /><br />can you guess?Sharkbyteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139935335209860357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-41882355285968112742009-12-07T10:44:42.189-06:002009-12-07T10:44:42.189-06:00Here in Arkansas, gray squirrels are as common as ...Here in Arkansas, gray squirrels are as common as sin. Except in one city, Conway, where red squirrels are the norm.<br /><br />Odd...The Hawg!http://naturalhawg.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-73510424881480044892009-12-07T09:13:41.139-06:002009-12-07T09:13:41.139-06:00You think it is a chipmunk but it is not; you thin...You think it is a chipmunk but it is not; you think it is a squirrel but it is not; you think who I am but I am not whom you think; you may not be the Ratty that I am thinking of; you are Ratty; you are not Ratty.rainfield61https://www.blogger.com/profile/01334864123466123667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-65740537804945217562009-12-07T06:18:38.096-06:002009-12-07T06:18:38.096-06:00Ratty, you deserved a Master in Squirrelogy.
Maybe...Ratty, you deserved a Master in Squirrelogy.<br />Maybe you should change your nickname to Squirrily? (Have I said this before?) :DVanillaSevenhttp://vanillaseven.com/2009/12/07/tiny-blue-butterfly/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-83321798556984414992009-12-07T06:05:37.171-06:002009-12-07T06:05:37.171-06:00Over time you have become an expert on squirrels. ...Over time you have become an expert on squirrels. Did you know that the black squirrel was a color phase of the gray squirrel? That's why they look so similar.<br /><br />I'm guessing you knew that, just thought I'd mention it in case that was new info to you.<br /><br />Very nice post, once again.<br /><br />bill:www.wildramblings.combillhttp://www.wildramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-18868846959023539612009-12-07T05:51:43.230-06:002009-12-07T05:51:43.230-06:00That is quite a lot of varieties of chipmunks!That is quite a lot of varieties of chipmunks!Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.com