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Longhurst
1439
C. B. Douglas
Oct. 7 Hinchica Cr.
burns 60 yds distant While
running they sometimes held their
tails perpendicularly above their
backs, sometimes horizontally
behind them raising and lowering
them as they run? When really
hard pressed however, they seldom
hold their tails up.
They were out this early, probably
because it was a warm sunny
morning.
Oct. 21 Hinchica Cr.
Squirrels are still out in full numbers
actively feeding during the warmer
part of the day. They are quick to
take advantage of man made habitats
& food supplies. Four have established
a burrow in a field beside the
Cr. This field has not been cultivated
for five months and since then
sheep have been feed grain hay
there so that much straw and
scattered kernels of grain still remain.
The squirrels (4 were observed due)
have two burrows 23ft. apart.
They were seen busily foraging
among the straw for grain from