Fat Flying Squirrels

I caught this squirrel on the feeder last night. Either it is a pregnant female or it's just very fat and I wonder just how far it could glide.

Squirrel Chatter: I've got something to say here

Life on the Permafrost Ranch

Here is a couple of pictures of life here in the great Tanana Valley.

Frosty Snack at the Feeder 2

You know it's cold here on the permafrost ranch, but you can really tell it is by the frost on this little one. Nonetheless, they have to eat.

Northern Flying Squirrels

Ever since the owl attack, I've not see a great deal of activity on the feeder by the Flyers. Nonetheless, I caught this little beauty on it last night. They have the largest eyes compared to other squirrels.

Red Squirrel

Here is today's capture, isn't he cute.

Owl Attack

All the time I've had feeders up, I've see several bird raptors of different types around the yard, but tonight was different. I was sitting at my desk watching two flying squirrels at the back feeder out the window, when a Boreal Owl swooped down and just nailed one. Now this feeder is part way under a overhang at the back of the house right next to window, as you can see. The squirrel got away because the owl released him when I jumped up to see and he saw me... I don't know how bad the squirrel is hurt, I looked for him outside, didn't see any visible signs of blood. So, he may have escaped with just a close call. I quickly checked the cam page for recent shots, and this is the capture I got.

Charly DeBuse

My sixth Grand Child was born today, his mother and he are doing fine.

Mag Pie Visitor

This guy has my number. He waits patiently for me to bring out the suet at the feeder, every day.

I want in, it's cold outside

Got this picture the other day, this little guy was checking me out...and wanted to know if he could come in a warm up a bit.

Mag Pie Visitor

This Mag Pie has gotten me pretty well trained I guess. When he comes to the feeder, and I don't have any suet out for him to eat or carry off, he looks in the window at me sitting at my desk. Cocks his head as if to say, hey buddy what's up. Then he will fly off to a post where he will sit until I bring out some suet to the feeder. As soon as I'm back inside he's there for his snack. Smart Bird to have me trained so well.

Squirrels Friends

Here is a picture of a shy one, hiding behind it's tail.

Merry Christmas

Greetings from the Permafrost Ranch here in North Pole, I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

bob

172nd Combat Brigade Returns Home

Welcome Home, to all the soldiers in the 172nd

http://www.flickr.com/photos/seniorchief/

There is a link to some pictures of the ceremony in Fairbanks

Red Squirrel

Here is a picture of a little female who has been visiting the feeder.

2006 Council Oak Tree Ceremony

(This is a reprint from the Muscogee Nation News) November 2006

2006 Council Oak Tree Ceremony

"One hundred and seventy six years ago, the first Muscogee Creeks traveled across the land on what has become known as the Trail of Tears. They brought with them ashes of sacred ceremonial fires from the ancestral homeland in the southeast; and these ashes were spread beneath the towering oak tree (now known as the Council Oak) overlooking the Arkansas River. This become the chosen site to establish the Loca Pokv Tribal town which later became the city of Tvlse."

The tree still stands in the Metropolis of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Flyer at the feeder

I haven't posted anything lately, because I'm missing my favorite squirrel. He's not been around, I'm sure everyone remembers fatso. Well, he's gone missing for a while now. I'm just wishing he is okay. He is an older squirrel and everyone knows how fat he is. I just hope some predator hasn't caught up with him. I'll let you know if he shows back up soon.

Until then here is another shot of one of the flyers who has been frequenting the feeder at night.

Frosty Snack at the Feeder

It's been very cold here on the Permafrost Ranch located in North Pole, Alaska. Look closely at the frost on this squirrels whiskers. It's where his breath has frozen in the cold air and frosted his whiskers.

Day After Thanksgiving

I'm so bad... Guess what I had for breakfast this morning the day after Thanksgiving... Pie Apple, then a piece of Pumpkin and then a piece of Pecan. I'm so bad... And so fat.

Here's a close up of one of my little flyers the frequents the feeder.

Tailless Flying Squirrel

The Tailless One came for a visit last night at the feeder, and brought a buddy along to. It's cool here at the Permafrost Ranch, it's been hovering around the - 20 degree F mark all night and this morning. It's now 2:05 PM and it's warmed up to a -16 F. As life in the far north goes, being we are only 165 miles south of the Arctic Circle, I guess I shouldn't complain about the temperature. It could be much colder. Our hours of daylight are quickly fading this time of the year, we are losing anywhere on the average of 5 to 7 minutes a day. Sunrise this morning was at 9:28 AM, and sunset this evening will be at 3:39 PM. Makes for a very short day. With the encroaching darkness, I have this urge to go to bed early and sleep late. I have to blame it on that, I don't want to say I'm just lazy.