This mom had at least 4 little ones with her under the feeder, cleaning up the seeds the birds had dropped. As soon as I opened the door the little ones all scooted into the cedar hedge but, after waiting quietly for a few minutes, this one came back. Eventually they all returned but, by then, the light had faded enough that I couldn't get decent photo of the whole group.
@susiemc They are very cute and mostly co-exist along side people but they can be vicious with big claws and sharp teeth, if they are cornered or feel threatened. Also on rare occasions they may carry rabies so it's best to give them a wide berth and to keep your eye out for any unusual behaviour. Also, much like squirrels, if they find their way into your attic they can do a lot of damage, not surprising as they are much larger than squirrels.
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