Flying squirrel - caped marauder!

Despite being seldom seen due to their nocturnal habits, flying squirrels are indeed common. Caped flying squirrels, however, are pretty uncommon.

Grandfather and squirrel

"My grandfather had a pet squirrel at one time. He lived in Chislehurst, in a house with woods in a large back garden. The squirrels would come and knock on the window to be fed and eventually one became so tame that it would come indoors. It used to sit on my grandfather's head and eat nuts. It chewed holes in the top of some of the doors so it could get round the house more easily. It also chewed the top of the pen my grandfather kept in his pocket."

 With thanks to Mr S for the story, who also contributed the photo below, taken at the Lambeth Country Show (not sure we can post the second half of your story, it's too distressing!)

Squirrel trashes home leaving £7,000 repair bill

Homeowner feared she had been burgled and ran downstairs to find the squirrel trapped in the front room 

"Margaret Bousfield, 64, came downstairs in the morning to find the angry rodent had ransacked her living room. The squirrel had fallen down her chimney and clawed, bitten and soiled her curtains, furniture, sofa and carpets. It had even made a desperate attempt to get out - by scratching through the plastic double-glazing window frames. Margaret, a magistrate, was asleep at the time but was eventually woken up when the squirrel triggered the burglar alarm. She feared she had been burgled and ran downstairs to find the squirrel trapped in the front room. The mum-of-two called in a neighbour who tried to corner the animal and opened a window to let it escape..." 

Gimme some of that old Moonstomping

This Kensington Gardens squirrel was yesterday observed to display a curious footstamping dance prior to approaching London Squirrels researchers. The reasons for this unexpected manouevre is yet to be established - was it a squirrine form of skinhead reggae Moonstomp, in honour of the Notting Hill carnival taking place up the road? A display of impatience?








In any case, having taking possession of a monkey nut, the nimble-footed female retreated to a safe distance (below) in order to better enjoy her booty, and,  indeed, to shake her booty.

Squirrel in the Snow

A great Northern Soul classic, much loved by squirrels... Squirrel in the Snow

Merry Nutmas!

- Are those all for me?



- I want one with a nut in the middle
They've all got nuts in the middle
- I'll have 'em all then!

Giant Idol found in North East Park

Squirrel totem in South Park, Darlington. Nut offering left by local worshipper.