Snow White continued....

I saw this fella high up on a limb and made the noises I use to get his attention. Once I did, I waved a nut at him and called him down. I'm still in shock that wild animals come when I call. I mean, I never get used to it. It's outrageous when you think about it. I also can't get over how these skittish creatures, known for their speed and rather insane antics, soooo gently take a nut from my fingertips.



I fed him several nuts, and each time he ran up to his little post to eat, as squirrels are wont to do, and kept his eyes on me. It cracks me up how fast they chew. What's the hurry, besides that they are generally wired and do everything like they've just downed a few Red Bulls.

While I never see squirrels with their cheeks full, as is the customary joke, I believe this one is actually getting there...



I love this magical Park, where squirrels actually listen to me and crawl down a tree trunk to eat from my hand... After three years I still can't quite believe it myself.