Day 2: DAY 2 – Contemplating Squirrel

        Today I went to Brandon Hill, which is not far from where I live, just a 5 minute walk. I went up the hill via small road beside Brunel House, very uphill and not many people pass through it. Actually I accidentally found that path several weeks ago. Since then I chose that route to Brandon Hills because there I could observe squirrels. Before I lived here I had never seen a squirrel and didn’t know much about this animal other than its penchant for eating nuts. So I’m interested in finding out for myself through observation. Last time I was amazed at the squirrel speed climbed up the tree and hid behind branches and twigs because there were dogs around. Maybe that’s why I don’t see many squirrels when I go to Brandon Hill via Park Street or Barkeley Square because those paths are mostly used by humans walking their dogs.

       I was lucky today, because I was able to observe the squirrel for quite long time. I didn’t dare stand too close, afraid that he would run away. He jumped here and there looking for food or maybe just playing. Within a minute he was switching from playing in the grass several times to jumping and running up the tree. This is very interesting and I can say that squirrels are very active animals.

          There was a moment that made me wonder when the squirrel was standing under a tree, not moving and staring at the housing below. Seeing his previous activity, I was wondering why he suddenly stopped and stared at the housing? For some reason, at that time, I also wondered whether the squirrel was worried, would the trees and grass where he was playing today would be replaced by that tall, big, hard, and immovable object? At that moment I felt sad and could not imagine what would happen to the squirrel and the other animals if many people don’t concern about their existence.

           If we, humans, carry out development without having concern and  thinking about the existence of green open land or forests and the sustainability of these animals’ lives, probably future generation will only know about them through the internet and machines. I do expect it will not happen. I do hope that there will be meaningful actions that we take to prevent this and mitigate the damage to nature that is currently happening. I hope by taking part in this challenge, I can contribute to prevent the possible damage and make others understand that It’s not ‘my’ problem but it ‘ours’.
Lastly, I want my future grandchildren are able to see squirrels and other animals like I did today.

Thank you for reading 🙂

Unfortunately we can’t upload video here so drop the captured picture from the video.

*Remind me at the end of this challenge to make a blog about squirrels in more proper description.