Squirrels and Chipmunks

If you have ever been to our studio, you know about the window right behind our desk. It gives us a great view of the squirrels under the bird feeder.

Last winter, when it was so cold, the squirrels would hang out under the bird feeder, waiting for a morsel or two. I felt sorry for them, so I started feeding them corn at the base of the feeder. Well...they trained me! They learned to knock on the window, so I would toss corn out to them. If you have never seen a squirrel knock at the window, know that you will be cracking up! They tilt their little heads from side to side to see if anyone is inside. We have little squirrel paw marks and nose prints on the window.

We had a mama squirrel visit us. After awhile, she brought her babies, who are now visiting us. We had a squirrel with one blind eye. I have not seen her for a week, so I hope she did not try to cross the busy road.

Now the chipmunks have decided to join the squirrels. They do not knock on the window, but their chipmunk radar is on full blast. As soon as I toss out corn to the squirrels, the chipmunks come running. They come with empty mouths and leave with as many pieces of corn that can fit in their large cheeks. They are hysterical!

The comedy routine starts when the squirrels and chipmunks start fighting for the corn. They race by each other and do backflips to get away from each other. It is quite a sight.

I never knew that something so little could entertain me so much!