It’s a sunny, blue sky, beautiful winter day here. There is not much thawing going on, so lots of snow still covers the ground. There are huge mounds of it all over the place where snow plows have made way through the foot or so that we have accumulated here.
We came back to the house today and saw a group of squirrels making tunnels in all that white stuff, looking for food. Since our neighborhood is full of big, beautiful oak trees we kind of have a smorgasbord here for critters…acorns every where you step.
They can be fun to watch, and they are also a bother.
Now that I have seen them out playing and foraging, I only have one question….
What does it mean if a squirrel sees its shadow,
at noon,
in Ohio,
on February 15th?
Please let me know. Especially if it means anything about snow going away…..
Cute photos. I hope you're staying warm and dry. I have to say, those squirrels make snow look like fun.
Hugs!
I say it means that we're made of sturdy stuff and that we will meet snow or thaw with the same playful and happy attitude! 🙂
I hate to say it, but I think it means "Don't hold your breath." But I love your clever squirrels with their under-the-snow tunnels.
Since I am a fellow Ohioan I vote for the end of winter and an early spring 🙂 but I would have to agree with Lee about the "holding your breath" caution.
Love your tunneling squirrels.
Hmmm – those squirrels look like they're enjoying your snow, Deborah – perhaps more than you are!
Love that second shot – the glittery snow, squirrel peeking up and the soft branch! Very nice.
I'm sure it means an early spring! These are too cute! Love the little guys and their tunnels, although I do know they can be a bother. They especially raid my bird feeders!
I think maybe the good Lord is sharing a giggle with you over those silly resourceful squirrels
and letting you know it's all gonna be alright
no matter how long that frozen stuff lasts:)
-Jennifer
How funny it is to see squirrels in snow! Here in Houston, where there is no snow and it was 82 today, the squirrels are just the same as ever. I hope they make you smile.
Very fun! And I am going to assume it means spring is on its way. I can dream, can't I? Ha!