Jumper the Red Squirrel

Ruby is here with me today.  It's a dark and very damp day, so we thought you might need some cheering up.  Of course, Ruby and I go outside no matter what the weather.

As you can see by Ruby's ears, she got quite moist during our morning walk.  It's okay though because she has her own towel.

After a little drying off time, we thought about what we could post to make you smile.  (Of course, you haven't been smiling at Ruby's pictures, have you?)

Jumper the Red Squirrel seemed like a good choice!

 

Jumper comes on sunny days.... and rainy days like today.

  Today, he can sit right inside this feeder, snug and dry, while he eats his fill of sunflower seeds.

 Jumper also enjoys other foods we provide.

 When he wants something sweet, he can eat a little grape jelly or some orange.

 

See the spot on his back where he doesn't have much fur?  Let me explain how Jumper got his name which may also explain this hair loss!  

When Jumper first started coming to our bird feeders, he did not like the swinging sensation that resulted when he jumped into the copper feeder.  He would jump into it, grab a seed, and quickly jump out again!  Up and down he would go, over and over.

The grey squirrel on the other feeder probably thinks he's crazy!  Jumper had many crashes, especially on rainy days when things were wet and slippery.  

Jumper does a little helicopter spin at the end of this short video.  Watch closely or you'll miss it!

So, I'm thinking he may have lost some fur in various crashes that he's had (I've seen quite a few!).  He's gotten better at sitting in the feeder and just eating til he's done.  He is also mastering other positions.

Kids, don't try this at home.