Zuzu in the rain

[Paul Hamilton]

Two days after by birthday, Zuzu appeared outside our kitchen window in the midst of the heaviest thunderstorm of the year.  She ate seeds and mealworms as rain pounded against the window and the sky flashed and thundered. We've noticed a pattern -- she seems to show up when it rains.  If so, why? Also, it looks as if she might be nursing.

Paul

[valhalla]

Hmmm...
Interesting that she would leave the nest in that ugly weather    She does look like she's nursing, however.  Perhaps she leaves in nasty weather and assumes that those who would enjoy her babies for a snack will stay put?

[Bobbie Ireland]

I wish she would visit me! Thanks, Paul...

Slainte!

Bobbie

[Donna]

Hmmm...
Interesting that she would leave the nest in that ugly weather    She does look like she's nursing, however.  Perhaps she leaves in nasty weather and assumes that those who would enjoy her babies for a snack will stay put?

Or...who in their right mind would go looking for a snack in the rain? Only Zuzu knows.

[Bobbie Ireland]

Hmmm...
Interesting that she would leave the nest in that ugly weather    She does look like she's nursing, however.  Perhaps she leaves in nasty weather and assumes that those who would enjoy her babies for a snack will stay put?

Or...who in their right mind would go looking for a snack in the rain? Only Zuzu knows.

Maybe she just needs more "fuel" when it's cold and wet. Esp if she is a Mom now.

[MAK]

Hmmm...
Interesting that she would leave the nest in that ugly weather    She does look like she's nursing, however.  Perhaps she leaves in nasty weather and assumes that those who would enjoy her babies for a snack will stay put?

Or...who in their right mind would go looking for a snack in the rain? Only Zuzu knows.

Maybe she just needs more "fuel" when it's cold and wet. Esp if she is a Mom now.

Bingo Bobbie! That would be my guess.

[Donna]

If she's a 1st time mom, maybe Paul will see little Zuzu's at his feeder soon!   Did I hear Zuzu cam? 

[Bobbie Ireland]

If she's a 1st time mom, maybe Paul will see little Zuzu's at his feeder soon!   Did I hear Zuzu cam? 

Yes! GREAT idea, Donna. Wouldn't that be fun? Go, Paul!!

[Bobbie Ireland]

Paul - wondering - where did the name "Zuzu" come from? It suits her perfectly.

Slainte!

[Bird Crazy]

She is adorable. I wonder what is their range? 

Just wondered if any would be around here. Doubt it.

[Paul Hamilton]

Paul - wondering - where did the name "Zuzu" come from? It suits her perfectly.

Slainte!

We seem to have at least three Southern Flying Squirrels who visit us.  My daughter has named them Zuzu, Zaza, and Zizi.  I believe it was because we had zuccini cassarole the night Zuzu first came.  Zizi is very timid and usually bails when s/he sees us.  Zaza remains at the feeder but watches us suspeciously.  We have had two squirrels at once on several occasions -- not surprising, because they nest in a group during the winter.

This just in -- we had a small squirrel last night who did not look or behave like any of the three Zs.

Paul

[Paul Hamilton]

She is adorable. I wonder what is their range? 

Just wondered if any would be around here. Doubt it.

Most of North America:
http://winterwoman.net/2009/02/13/flying-squirrels/
Alonzo (the squirrel guy) at nearby Long Branch Nature Center, thinks that flying squirrels outnumber grey squirrels here in Arlington.  He suggests putting some peanut butter on a tree trunk after dark.  If it's gone before morning twilight, you have flying squirrels.

Paul

[valhalla]

Most of North America:
http://winterwoman.net/2009/02/13/flying-squirrels/
Alonzo (the squirrel guy) at nearby Long Branch Nature Center, thinks that flying squirrels outnumber grey squirrels here in Arlington.  He suggests putting some peanut butter on a tree trunk after dark.  If it's gone before morning twilight, you have flying squirrels.

Paul

What really amazes me is how squirrels live in "packs" - you have flying ones in your neighborhood, I have never seen any squirrels in the Courthouse area (hawks, yes), and less than 35 miles away, I only have gray squirrels in my back yard - NO black ones or flying ones.  Couple of miles away and I'll find black squirrels.  No red ones at all. 

[Bird Crazy]

We have reds here at home and blacks and greys in town. Maybe a mutt I call her Mahogany she is black with a reddish tail. She is in the tree I park under at work. I'll have to try the peanut butter experiment

[Bobbie Ireland]

Me too re the peanut butter... is ROC in their range? Wouldn't the grey squirrels lick it off too?