Saturday, March 11, 2023

The Angry Polesitter


A couple of weeks ago I showed you how the squirrels walk along the utility wires to reach safe places and that is the way these guys get onto my roof deck. I had just chased this one out of a planter where it was tossing dirt around looking for something. It took off along the wires to this pole and then sat there for a long time chattering away at me. 

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.

18 comments:

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

A wonderfully colored squirrel.

Lea said...

Squirrels do think they rule the world!
Have a great weekend!

Bill said...

You put the squirrel in its place and he didn't care for it.

eileeninmd said...

What a rascal, they like to dig and chatter. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

I had a squirrel visit me regularly to hide walnuts in my planters. I left him one with no plants where he could dig to his heart's content, but though it was the most accessible he simply wasn't interested.

William Kendall said...

I like when they chatter away at me.

Taken For Granted said...

Squirrels are such fun to watch. This little guy doesn't look angry, he looks happy to be in a secure place. Perhaps this squirrel's chattering is just his way of saying hello.

Cloudia said...

I love that story in the accompanying photo! These are very exotic creatures to me

Anvilcloud said...

Back in the mists of time, it seems to me that pole-sitting was an actual thing. By humans, I mean.

Debbie said...

they are too fun to watch!! it is a miracle they don't kill themselves with all of their antics!!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

He sure is pretty. I guess the fox squirrels I showed today are his country cousins! heehee!

roentare said...

Gorgeous fluffy fur!

Iris Flavia said...

LOL, yes. They WANT!!!
"Mine" just went dumb, though. There was snow and he/she did not find the walnuts...

Sharon said...

He was giving you a piece of his mind.

Villrose said...

Ha-ha :D
They can be very angry!

s.c said...

No snow here but also no food.

Breathtaking said...

Hello :=)
Squirrels frequently tell me off. They are cheeky, intelligent, and wily, and provide a lot of entertainment when they are not destroying your property. I love to watch them. Thanks for sharing your photo and story. I also have one on my blog.

21 Wits said...

More food please!