National Squirrel Appreciation Day
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Squirrel Appreciation Day On January 21
Even though these little critters can sometimes be quite the pests, they are really fun to watch. So, forgive them this one day for the tulip bulbs they ate from your flower beds, the pumpkin they demolished on your front porch, and the bird seed they spilled out of the bird feeder this year. The little guys do offer entertainment with their antics in the trees and running across the lawns.
Wondering how to celebrate this odd January holiday? Let's see if we can come up with some ideas.
Image Credit: Pixabay
Squirrel Food To Celebrate The Day With
I can tell you that the squirrels have stopped bothering my bird feeders since I started offering them this choice of food. I watched a squirrel chase off a Raven who was treating itself to some of the seeds in this squirrel treat.
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Squirrels Need Protein
Squirrels need foods that are rich in protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Things like seeds, pinecones, fruits, and green vegetation.
A Brave Squirrel Protects His Fallen Friend
Homemade Squirrel Cakes
- Total Time: 24 hours
These tasty cakes for squirrels are less expensive than purchasing ready made squirrel food.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound suet
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup oatmeal (uncooked)
- 3 cups birdseed
- old pan
- wooden spoon
- muffin tins
- plastic knife or old knife
Instructions
Melt the suet in an old pan until it becomes mushy and almost turns to liquid. It does not matter if it is a little lumpy.
Stir in the peanut butter and oatmeal using the wooden spoon over medium heat until the peanut butter becomes runny. Add the birdseed 1 cup at a time until the mixture becomes difficult to stir. Do not let the mixture cool as you add the birdseed because it will be too difficult to get it out of your pan.
Spoon the mixture into the muffin tins filling to the top.
The the mixture sit for about 24 hours. Use the plastic or old knife to pop the cakes out of the tins. Place the little cakes around your yard and watch the squirrels go absolutely "nutty" over them.
All Creatures Have A Spiritual Purpose
the squirrel in Native American spirituality
Brother and sister squirrel bring us lessons in gathering but not in the nuts and seeds like they do. In Native American traditions the squirrel teaches that it is an honor to your future if you ready yourself for change. Sometimes that means lightening our load when we have gathered too many things. It might be stressful things, gadgets, thoughts, worries or pressures. Give away the gathered items that no longer serve you.Squirrel also teaches about having a safe place for the things we gather. That would be a heart that is untroubled and a mind that is open to changes.
So, in my opinion, National Squirrel Appreciation Day does not seem such a nutty idea. It is a way to honor and provide for one of the creatures that share the earth with us.
Image Credit: Pixabay
Instead of trapping squirrels:
If our furry little nut loving friends are trying to set up residence in your attic or garage, a way to change their mind is to soak cotton balls in peppermint oil. The scent is pleasant to you but the squirrels don't care for it one little bit. They will move on to another location. That is better than traps and poisons. After all, what if the squirrel you trapped or poisoned was a mother squirrel...her babies would not have anyone to raise them.
Squirrel Poll
Appreciating The Squirrel And Other Backyard Critters
I would imagine that most of you had never heard of National Squirrel Appreciation Day. What do you think? Will you feed our nutty little friends?
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flicker
Feb 10, 2012 @ 10:05 pm | delete
- I love watching squirrels. That "Brave Squirrel" video was quite amazing! Enjoyed your lens.
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KandH
Feb 6, 2012 @ 9:34 am | delete
- I love to see them when I am in the US, they are lovely creatures, always seem quite friendly - although I suppose I can understand those who might view them as pests... I'm fascinated by them and am always trying to get pictures of them. If I did live there, I would definitely celebrate and won't forget it since it also happens to be my mum's birthday on Jan 21st :)
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cffutah
Jan 12, 2012 @ 7:35 pm | delete
- I've written this day down, I'll let my workers know about this holiday, actually, have to tell people about it on Friday or Monday as its on a Sunday this year.
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tokyonights7
Jan 3, 2012 @ 10:54 am | delete
- Did you know that you will hardly see a squirrel in Italy and Japan? In fact, the Italians and Japanese will excitedly whip out their cameras to take a picture of a squirrel if it crosses their path. I am Canadian and I used to see them absolutely everywhere when I was still living there.
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LindaJM Jan 3, 2012 @ 12:37 am | delete
- I love watching squirrels... but here, in the county I live in, there's an ordinance against feeding of wild animals. One lady went to jail for feeding the deer on her property a few years ago! So I don't feed them, but I love talking to them, and watching them work and play.
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Celebrate Squirrel Appreciation Day by feeding your neighborhood squirrels.
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