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Squirrel Mystery
An Allendale resident writes:
I feed birds (and squirrels unintentionally). As of about a month ago, the squirrels have totally disappeared.
I still see them around my place…
Any thoughts?
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I have less squirrels in my yard also. I have two theories, one is that they are all out in the woods eating the acorns and other fall goodies, and two, all the rain and windy weather we have had cause the death of many of the young ones from illnesses or falling from the nest too soon.
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Carol Flanagan
I have less squirrels in my yard also. I have two theories, one is that they are all out in the woods eating the acorns and other fall goodies, and two, all the rain and windy weather we have had cause the death of many of the young ones from illnesses or falling from the nest too soon.