With her tail up, Rosie our grey Squirrel is waiting for a handout. The squirrel uses its tail for many things, its primary function is for balance. This enables the squirrel to maneuver quickly without falling. It is also used as a parachute, should the squirrel fall. It can act as a blanket in the Winter.
Squirrels also use their tail to communicate with other squirrels.
Communication also consists of shrill sounds in whcih the pitch and duration have meaning to other squirrels. There are normally two exits in this type of nest, and they're built high in a tree between two strong branches. High enough to provide protection from ground predators, but not too high or the nest will be destroyed by the winds. Our Bald Eagle, Evan is a shinning symbol of freedom and America. The term bald comes from an Old English word balde - meaning white which means that our Bald Eagle was named for its white feathers.