Squirrel Babies Like Soft Nests Too!

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March 05, 2012

Squirrel Babies Like Soft Nests Too!

I've moved what was left of last year's nesting material over to a tree and now momma Red Squirrel has discovered some soft alpaca for the nest she's building.

Multiple times during the day, she has worked to extract the remaining alpaca fiber from the grapevine ball, organized her treasure in a neat little wad, and headed off to her nest in the woods.

Don't worry, soon I'll be hanging a brand new alpaca nest ball in a squirrel-proof location for this year's bird nests in my yard. I've seen Black-capped Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, and even Purple Finches gather nesting material to line their nest. I love nesting season!!

Black capped Chickadee alpaca from tray DSC_1377

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Ellen, yeah, that squirrel nest is better than my mattress!
Kimberly, glad you enjoyed!

Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | March 06, 2012 at 08:53 AM

I recognize that fiber! What fabulous photos! We have not seen the squirrels at the nesting ball. Thank you for sharing these and helping us get the word out about this wonderful little product, the Alpaca Fleece-filled Bird Nesting Ball, created by All Things Alpaca, LLC, and sold at Wild Birds Unlimited in Saratoga Springs and at WBU stores throughout the US and in Canada. Kimberly Buechner Fouse, General Manager, All Things Alpaca, LLC.

Posted by: Kimberly Fouse | March 06, 2012 at 08:43 AM

She is a smart momma squirrel. Those squirrelets (or should it be "squirrelettes"?) will have a nice cozy bed. I'm a little envious on this cold morning!

Posted by: Ellen | March 06, 2012 at 08:05 AM

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