Passing of a good friend...

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Passing of a good friend...

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Rocky, a squirrel living in a tree in my back yard was found dead directly under the nest this morning. This little guy/gal came to my back door nearly every day for the past year since I've been living here for a handout. I kept a box of peanuts on hand just for him and his mates. He/she was easily recognizable by the scar above the eye that was there for a while. He died of unknown causes as there were no visible signs of trauma (other than the aforementioned eye). He leaves a wife (seen them together many times) and many other squirrels that played together with him (maybe family?).

He will be sorely missed by me and my wife as he provided us with much entertainment as he ate our peanuts and played.
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Rest In Peace Rocky
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You're not alone in this HHF. I knew many people, including my parents, who lived in a semi-rural area and had squirrel visitors, with one usually becoming a regular. They're akin to a domestic pet and are missed when gone. I'm sure others have been watching and you'll have a new regular in due course. Chin up. Pete :cheers:
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Some have a problem with them, thinking of them as nothing above furry tailed rats..... :roll: Personally, I, like the both of you take great pleasure in seeing them. We have one that visits our garden regularly in the UK and it's been fun to make some "tests" for him (or her) to pass in order to get at the nuts...... I may well be an engineer, but the squirrel always gets the best of me!! :oops: :D

Sad news HHF but as Pete says (whilst no replacement), there's sure to be more visitors!! :thumb:

Has to be said, I'm very much an animal lover - greatly more than people at times!!

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pharvey wrote: Has to be said, I'm very much an animal lover - greatly more than people at times!!

:cheers: :cheers:
Agreed!

Sorry to hear HHF. When we lived in Maine the squirrels gave us many hours of entertainment!!
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migrant wrote:.... When we lived in Maine the squirrels gave us many hours of entertainment!!
Yes, in LA they all wear sunglasses, gold chains and cruise around in low-riders, and don't visit too often. :laugh: Pete :cheers:
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prcscct wrote:
migrant wrote:.... When we lived in Maine the squirrels gave us many hours of entertainment!!
Yes, in LA they all wear sunglasses, gold chains and cruise around in low-riders, and don't visit too often. :laugh: Pete :cheers:
Plus their paparazzi just gets to be too much!! :cheers:
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