what color are your squirrels? - Page 3

Katkeeper · 11-26-2006, 08:05 AM

Gray squirrels in south central Pa. that are getting very fat at the moment. Black squirrels in Princeton NJ, and they are proud of them. I have seen white squirrels a couple of times while biking - easy to spot.

Sundae · 11-26-2006, 08:24 AM

Our most common squirrels are officially grey by name, but the colour varies and I was convinced when I was younger that I had seen red squirrels. I realise now that the real red squirrels (only in Scotland now I think) aren't just a russet version of the greys - picture below should help clarify. I've never seen one in real life.

When I lived in London I'd go and feed the people-friendly (grey) squirrels in Valentines Park, which was close to where my Mum grew up so a familiar place to me from family visits. I'd sit quietly for darkening November hours with frozen feet holding a bag of monkey nuts and waiting for them to approach me. It seemed worth it at the time. Then I'd thaw my feet out stomping across the frosted grass to feed the greedy ducks.

We have them on the park at the end of my road here, but they 're just the there-and-gone type, not the stay-still-and-I'll-approach you type. Sigh.

LabRat · 11-27-2006, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aliantha

Toads are disgusting. Stupid scientists.

WTF does this mean?

Shawnee123 · 11-27-2006, 10:30 AM

Australia had no indigenous toads; they were introduced to the continent to combat cane beetles (unsuccessfully.) Here is the story.

limey · 11-27-2006, 10:38 AM

I think there are still a few pockets of red squirrels all over Britain, but they are the only squirrel we have here on my island. I see them often, either running across the road, or having failed to

. In this context, I can confirm that red squirrels have white tummy fur.
I was told that the Nasty Grey Squirrel came from America ...

melidasaur · 11-27-2006, 11:22 AM

Everytime I drive to my parents house (Evansville IN) from Champaign IL, I drive through Olney, IL, home of the white squirrels. They are so cute and friendly. I always stop in the park to feed them.

Olney is called Home of the White Squirrels. http://www.ci.olney.il.us/

Sundae · 11-27-2006, 11:30 AM

... that gave me a real jolt.
It also happens to be my surname in real life!

Shawnee123 · 11-27-2006, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melidasaur

Everytime I drive to my parents house (Evansville IN) from Champaign IL, I drive through Olney, IL, home of the white squirrels. They are so cute and friendly. I always stop in the park to feed them.

Olney is called Home of the White Squirrels. http://www.ci.olney.il.us/

A lot of towns claim that fame. At least a few of them admit that they are NOT ALBINOS.

Iggy · 11-28-2006, 02:34 PM

The squirrels here are usually grey or brown, like Elspode said. That is probably because we are not that far away from each other geographically speaking.

Aliantha · 11-28-2006, 05:14 PM

Sorry Labrat. I didn't mean all scientists. Just the ones that make ill considered decisions/recommendations based on incomplete studies.

Aliantha · 11-28-2006, 05:15 PM

The irony of the original statement was that at the time I was pissed off because there were toads living in our fish pond which is full of introduced fish.

JayMcGee · 11-28-2006, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aliantha

The irony of the original statement was that at the time I was pissed off because there were toads living in our fish pond which is full of introduced fish.

...I guess that nobody introduced them to the toads....

Mr Horny, allow me to introduce you to Ms Goldfish...

Ms Goldfish, Mr Horny....
Mr Horny. Ms Goldfish.... now, I'll just leave you young couple to get along together...

Mr Horny: wabbit....
Ms Goldfish: have we been introduced....?

Aliantha · 11-28-2006, 06:43 PM

Ummm....Jay, did you take your medication this morning? lol

Elspode · 11-29-2006, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I'd sit quietly for darkening November hours with frozen feet holding a bag of monkey nuts and waiting for them to approach me.

Hmm...carnivorous squirrels? The bags of monkey nuts weren't still attached to the monkeys, I hope?

yesman065 · 11-29-2006, 12:44 PM

As ong as it wasn't Ducksnuts

11-26-2006, 08:24 AM	#32
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Our most common squirrels are officially grey by name, but the colour varies and I was convinced when I was younger that I had seen red squirrels. I realise now that the real red squirrels (only in Scotland now I think) aren't just a russet version of the greys - picture below should help clarify. I've never seen one in real life. When I lived in London I'd go and feed the people-friendly (grey) squirrels in Valentines Park, which was close to where my Mum grew up so a familiar place to me from family visits. I'd sit quietly for darkening November hours with frozen feet holding a bag of monkey nuts and waiting for them to approach me. It seemed worth it at the time. Then I'd thaw my feet out stomping across the frosted grass to feed the greedy ducks. We have them on the park at the end of my road here, but they 're just the there-and-gone type, not the stay-still-and-I'll-approach you type. Sigh. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-27-2006, 10:30 AM	#34
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Australia had no indigenous toads; they were introduced to the continent to combat cane beetles (unsuccessfully.) Here is the story. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-27-2006, 10:38 AM	#35
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I think there are still a few pockets of red squirrels all over Britain, but they are the only squirrel we have here on my island. I see them often, either running across the road, or having failed to . In this context, I can confirm that red squirrels have white tummy fur. I was told that the Nasty Grey Squirrel came from America ... __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

11-27-2006, 11:22 AM	#36
melidasaur Traded your soul for pogs. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 646	Everytime I drive to my parents house (Evansville IN) from Champaign IL, I drive through Olney, IL, home of the white squirrels. They are so cute and friendly. I always stop in the park to feed them. Olney is called Home of the White Squirrels. http://www.ci.olney.il.us/ __________________ I love England, what can I say?

11-27-2006, 11:30 AM	#37
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	... that gave me a real jolt. It also happens to be my surname in real life! __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-26-2006, 08:05 AM	#31
Katkeeper Hoodoo Guru Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Mechanicsburg PA Posts: 296	Gray squirrels in south central Pa. that are getting very fat at the moment. Black squirrels in Princeton NJ, and they are proud of them. I have seen white squirrels a couple of times while biking - easy to spot.

11-28-2006, 02:34 PM	#39
Iggy Back and ready to tart up the place Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 850	The squirrels here are usually grey or brown, like Elspode said. That is probably because we are not that far away from each other geographically speaking. __________________ Chock-full of naughty goodness.

11-28-2006, 05:14 PM	#40
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Sorry Labrat. I didn't mean all scientists. Just the ones that make ill considered decisions/recommendations based on incomplete studies. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-28-2006, 05:15 PM	#41
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	The irony of the original statement was that at the time I was pissed off because there were toads living in our fish pond which is full of introduced fish. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-28-2006, 06:43 PM	#43
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Ummm....Jay, did you take your medication this morning? lol __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-29-2006, 12:44 PM	#45
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	As ong as it wasn't Ducksnuts

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)