WBU Podcast

Squirrels – do you love them or loathe them? If you have trees nearby, chances are you have squirrels. In this encore episode, John and Brian take a different look at our furry friends. Whether you deter them or feed them, we all have opinions on the infamous backyard critters. Plus, we have all the deterring and feeding options!  

Squirrel Mentioned 
Fox squirrel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_squirrel
Red squirrel https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Red-Squirrel
Western Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/guide_taxa/340269 
Eastern Gray Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/46017-Sciurus-carolinensis  
Humboldt’s Flying Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/553059-Glaucomys-oregonensis 
Northern Flying Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/46266-Glaucomys-sabrinus 
Southern Flying Squirrel https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/46272-Glaucomys-volans  

Former NASA engineer makes Squirrel obstacle course here  

Deter Squirrels 
Baffles and cages 
Hot Pepper Foods 
Squirrel Proof Feeders  

Feed Squirrels 
Squirrel Feeders
Food: Peanuts
Food: Corn  

Episode Mentioned
Episode #36 Squirrels: Flee or Fight! 

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