Black Squirrels.....

Didn't know that black squirrels were not common in every other state. I have had quite a few remarks about them. Here in Michigan the population is maybe 50/50 at least here where we live. Grey and black. The black are very cute but the grey have such a beautiful tail. Its usually very full and lush.

This chap took off with his prize when I kept bugging him by trying to take his picture.







It was a rainy day. They got wet but when the weather gets bad they use the tail as an umbrella

Here is the black one that comes most of the time. I think there are about 3 blackies coming at the moment. I will have to try to ID them and give them names so I know who is who. Will have to wait though. I will try to draw them after Christmas. The squirrels do hibernate but they come back out any time the weather is good and look for their secret stashes. With the bird feeders to raid they stay fat and healthy.



Today he got just a little wet......The next guy is looking beautiful.