miz3 Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 For those of you who don't believe that Black Squirrels exist in Canada and that most Americans never see a Black Squirrel in real life, I have this article to show you. I am doing this because of an exchange in the "shout box". I was in Canada before the 1961 export took place. "Black Squirrel History & Facts 10 London, Ontario Canada Black Squirrels were exported to Kent State University in 1961. Today they own the campus and the squirrels have been spotted in places such as: Warren, Cleveland, Barberton, Akron, and Canton. Ontario Black squirrels have been exported to the United States 4 times - in 1902, 1906 and twice in 1961. Black squirrels represent 1 out of 10,000 squirrels in North America. By North American standards this makes them rare. Most Americans have never seen a Black Squirrel. Japanese tourists flock to Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto to photograph the Black Squirrels there. Many children, seniors, and baby boomers are fans of Black Squirrels. The Black Squirrels in Victoria Park London, Ontario Canada are live tourist attractions with no admission The Black Squirrels that roam the grounds of the White House in Washington, D.C. are descendants of 18 Black Squirrels exported from Ontario in 1902 and 1906." Quote
Administrators Gail Posted January 18, 2012 Administrators Posted January 18, 2012 My daughter's friends in the States call them "evil" squirrels, because they are black. I suppose they might be, in places where they are not indigenous. Introduced species of anything tend to take over. Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
CoAspen Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 We have a lot of Black Squirrels here in the Colorado Rockies...Grey and Brown also. Quote
Administrators Tom Wetmore Posted January 18, 2012 Administrators Posted January 18, 2012 I have occasionally seen black squirrels here in Maryland. Quote "Absurdity reigns and confusion makes it look good." "Sinless perfection is such a shallow goal." "I love God only as much as the person I love the least." *Forgiveness is always good news. And that is the gospel truth. (And finally, the ideas expressed above are solely my person views and not that of any organization with which I am associated.)
Members phkrause Posted January 18, 2012 Members Posted January 18, 2012 Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Administrators Naomi Posted January 18, 2012 Administrators Posted January 18, 2012 Miz3 ... I'm glad you read the exchange in the shout box and appreciate the clip. They are way cool. Larger than the brown squirrels that we have .. I do hope that means they are not even more distructive. I love to watch them but they can create serious damage and distruction. Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
Liz Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 Thanks for this!! I've never seen one, but I think they are pretty. Quote For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Mat. 16:26Please, support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Please, support the March of Dimes.
Moderators lazarus Posted January 18, 2012 Moderators Posted January 18, 2012 Thanks for this!! I've never seen one, but I think they are pretty. I see them now and again in the grounds of our church and they scare me!!! Quote Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Einstein
Administrators Gail Posted January 18, 2012 Administrators Posted January 18, 2012 I see them now and again in the grounds of our church and they scare me!!! Ah... so you think they are evil, too, eh? hehehe Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Administrators Naomi Posted January 19, 2012 Administrators Posted January 19, 2012 Hey Dgrimm, I have never seen white squirrels but did look them up on U-Tube. I thought I had copied the url but it seems I didnot. They are really prety and white. So now I am educated...I thought there were only brown squirrels. Who would have thunk ............ :) Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
Moderators Jeannieb43 Posted January 19, 2012 Moderators Posted January 19, 2012 What do the birds do after the squirrels eat all the birdseed from the bird feeder?? Quote Jeannie<br /><br /><br />...Change is inevitable; growth is optional....
Moderators lazarus Posted January 19, 2012 Moderators Posted January 19, 2012 Ah... so you think they are evil, too, eh? hehehe Yeah, they don't seem as nervous and timid as grey squirrels. They are bigger too! Quote Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Einstein
Administrators Tom Wetmore Posted January 19, 2012 Administrators Posted January 19, 2012 I am inclined to view all squirrels as rats with bushy tails... especially when they clean out and destroy bird feeders. Quote "Absurdity reigns and confusion makes it look good." "Sinless perfection is such a shallow goal." "I love God only as much as the person I love the least." *Forgiveness is always good news. And that is the gospel truth. (And finally, the ideas expressed above are solely my person views and not that of any organization with which I am associated.)
Administrators Naomi Posted January 19, 2012 Administrators Posted January 19, 2012 Quote: I am inclined to view all squirrels as rats with bushy tails... especially when they clean out and destroy bird feeders. Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
Administrators Gail Posted January 19, 2012 Administrators Posted January 19, 2012 Squirrels also chew on houses I've heard them described as a rat with a cute face Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Administrators Naomi Posted January 19, 2012 Administrators Posted January 19, 2012 They got into my daughter's attic, chewed the insulaton from the wiring causing major electrical issues. They replaced the vent covers with heavy plastic which had a wire screen on the back ... the squrrelsy chewed through all of that to reenter the attic. They also got into one of our fire trucks and chewed the insulation from the wiring. Bad squirrels!!! Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
Administrators Naomi Posted January 20, 2012 Administrators Posted January 20, 2012 dgrimm .. who me? Label an amimal! Perhaps label and box 'em But they are cute: In pictures that is. Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
miz3 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Posted January 20, 2012 Are we in danger of painting all squirrels with the same brush? What about the innocent squirrels who do not do those "bad" things? Are we being "fair" to the squirrel community? Quote
Neil D Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 I am reminded of a church squirrel who was known to help with a church revival....something about forcing a confession by running across some Fruit of the Looms... "they" even composed a song about it....It is called Mississippi squirrel revival... Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. Â George Bernard Shaw Â
Administrators Naomi Posted January 21, 2012 Administrators Posted January 21, 2012 Quote: It is called Mississippi squirrel revival I always get a laugh when I hear (or think about) that song Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
Administrators Naomi Posted January 21, 2012 Administrators Posted January 21, 2012 Are we in danger of painting all squirrels with the same brush? What about the innocent squirrels who do not do those "bad" things? Are we being "fair" to the squirrel community? Oh gee miz3... I'll have to meditate on that for a while! Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
Administrators Tom Wetmore Posted January 21, 2012 Administrators Posted January 21, 2012 You asked for it... "> " type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Quote "Absurdity reigns and confusion makes it look good." "Sinless perfection is such a shallow goal." "I love God only as much as the person I love the least." *Forgiveness is always good news. And that is the gospel truth. (And finally, the ideas expressed above are solely my person views and not that of any organization with which I am associated.)
Administrators Naomi Posted January 21, 2012 Administrators Posted January 21, 2012 Quote: I have seen brown squirrels---gray squirrels--white squirrelsand now black squirrels Now that sounds squirrely Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
Administrators Naomi Posted January 21, 2012 Administrators Posted January 21, 2012 Ah shucks ... the fun police!!! Im scared Can I take my lap top with me in the corner? Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
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