My condo neighbor [Mrs. Betty Mitchell] recently caught this squirrel playing with a stick and
throwing the piece of a branch around just like a young puppy would, and, just as happy as one.
The playing went on for nearly a full 15-minutes she reports.   Gord Young, Peterborough

Gray Squirrel at play - Betty Mitchell

Gray Squirrel at play – Betty Mitchell

Gray Squirrel at play 2 - Betty Mitchell

Gray Squirrel at play 2 – Betty Mitchell

 

Categories: Sightings

Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.