I wonder if the saying (wet behind the ears) was not coined from the squirrels, as the youngsters are white behind their ears.
When it is said that a person is still wet behind the ears, it simply means that the person is inexperienced, or naive. For instance, a new learner pilot will be too wet behind the ears, to pilot a big airplane alone. That reminds me of the young drivers that are still learners driving in their cars with a big red letter "L" on the car's back windscreen. A licenced person must accompany the learner.
But although the squirrel youngsters have white lines behind their ears, signaling that they are youngsters, they are definitely not inexperienced, as they can do everything that the adults can do on instinct. From day one these little critters can start arguing with each other, especially when there is food on the table (garden). They have even learned not to bury the avocado skins, and only to bury the nuts and the acorns.
It heard something behind it, and spun around to see who it was.
Ah! A smaller sibling, and one would have expected the squirrel to chase the small one away.
But not so, as they kept on feeding together. Had it been a bigger one, then a very fast chase would take place.
Such a little cutie.
Been a long week, and I don't know about all of you, but we are bone tired due to a very busy week. We even cancelled a birthday party invitation last night and just stayed at home. Times are tough here, and it seems to be getting tougher every day. Thankfully, we have the little pleasant incidences that brighten our day, such as the little squirrels' feeding periods.
We also have a pair of little Laughing Doves eating here every day, and a bigger pair of Ring-neck Doves noticed that we feed the little ones, so they have decided to try and build a nest in the strawberry guava tree outside our study window. But I keep on chasing them, as if they nest here then they will regard it as their territory and chase the little doves away. Life is a balance, and one has to try and stick to it.
I hope you enjoyed the pictures and the story.
Photos by Zac Smith. All-Rights-Reserved.
Camera: Canon PowershotSX70HS Bridge camera.
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