so far my squirrel theory about predicting a mild winter is holding true!

[CTyankee]

Back in the fall I said if the squirrels get a lot furrier it will be a cold, long winter but I hadn't seen that happening which means it will be a mild winter. My husband laughed at me but I kept the faith in my theory.

The squirrels have their leaner look and never got really furry and we have spring weather in CT! Mother Nature knows best!

[mackerel]

1. Pics would be nice

[CTyankee]

2. oh, I don't take pics of them. I see them frolicing around every morning so I have a

chance to watch the progression of the winter. Alluva sudden if I start seeing fatter than usual squirrels it means they've put their winter coats on. Other animals grow winter coats too and I guess their relative thickness would be indicative as well.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

3. yes, other animals too

Porch cats . Just yesterday i noticed a lot of shedding and a change in his meow that makes me think hes a she and not fixed

Edit.. And the squirrels are chasing each other thru the trees.. Spring is def here

[femmocrat]

4. There were very few acorns this year.

That might have something to do with their leaner look! Last year was a terrible winter and we were buried in acorns.