Squirrels – You either love them or loathe them. If you have trees around, chances are you have squirrels too. In this episode, John and Brian are taking a different look at our furry friends. Whether you deter them or feed them, we all have opinions on the infamous backyard critters. Let’s pay homage to these entertaining and worthy opponents.
Squirrel species mentioned
Fox squirrel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_squirrel
Red squirrel https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Red-Squirrel
Western Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/guide_taxa/340269
Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/46017-Sciurus-carolinensis
Humboldt’s Flying Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/553059-Glaucomys-oregonensis
Northern Flying Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/46266-Glaucomys-sabrinus
Southern Flying Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/46272-Glaucomys-volans
Former NASA engineer makes Squirrel obstacle course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gQ84a273Wg
Deter Squirrels
Baffles and cages
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Food
https://order.wbu.com/shop/bird-food/hot-pepper
Feeders
https://order.wbu.com/shop/bird-feeders/squirrel-proof-feeders
Feed Squirrels
Feeders
https://order.wbu.com/shop/bird-feeders/specialty-feeders
Food
https://order.wbu.com/shop/bird-food/special-category/mixed-tree-nuts
