Flying Squirrels of The Valley

If there are any of you who have never seen a flying squirrel, let me introduce you to the ones we have.  The photo (taken by me) above is flying squirrel having its very, very late meal.  The date on the photo is  incorrect, I took this one 11-25-2010.  They are a nocturnal rodent, usually staying in their nests throughout the day.  The nests could be in a tree or any building they like.  You need to be aware that they are  rodents and will chew whatever is inside your walls.
I find them fascinating and make sure there is feed for them at night.  The flying squirrel is built a little different from a regular squirrel, in that, their bodies are rounder and their ears are rounded.  Their eyes are large and beautiful.  Photographs will always show their eyes a right white.
During the summer months, I sit on the side porch and wait for them to fly in at night.  Of course, they do not literally fly but glide.  Owls are their main enemy and are on the alert at all times.  Ours tolerate me in their presence, just not too close.
I hope you all get to see these beautiful little creatures and stop and just enjoy.  Nature is a wondrous thing to behold.
Well, that's all for this blog...until we meet again, May God Bless!