Though we are not suppose to feed the squirrels at the gardens, it is always something I enjoy. After all, they do need "good eats" every once in a while. This particular day I brought honey roasted nuts. There were not as many squirrels around as usual, maybe because of the hot weather. So, when I found this little guy in one of the demonstration gardens I decided to let him have the entire bag. He was a bit afraid of me at first but when I piled the nuts in front of him we became instant friends. He even let me take a short video clip of him which you can see below. He was a cutie. For more cute critters, click the above widget.
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They who were found over here are so alert and move away very fast before I get closer.
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Autumn, They are and no one is supposed to feed them but everyone does.
Michelle, They can be if you are aggressive with them or chase them etc... however, here in our parks they are very docile and interact very well with humans. As long as you treat them well, they do the same.
RoseBelle, they normally do not attack unless they feel threatened. They will come near you waiting for food and when they realize you don't have food they will leave. They are extremely friendly and interact with us humans here all the time. I've seen people not just throwing food at them but actually feeding them, it's adorable.
Prairie, they are little divas here as I call them. They actually do pose for photos, all the time. I have never visited Butchart Gardens and would love to at some point in time.
Squirrel, I agree, they are these most friendly animals here that I've seen. They interact with everyone and if they know you don't have food they leave, unless of course, they are posing for the cameras :D