Gimme some of that old Moonstomping

This Kensington Gardens squirrel was yesterday observed to display a curious footstamping dance prior to approaching London Squirrels researchers. The reasons for this unexpected manouevre is yet to be established - was it a squirrine form of skinhead reggae Moonstomp, in honour of the Notting Hill carnival taking place up the road? A display of impatience?








In any case, having taking possession of a monkey nut, the nimble-footed female retreated to a safe distance (below) in order to better enjoy her booty, and,  indeed, to shake her booty.

Squirrel in the Snow

A great Northern Soul classic, much loved by squirrels... Squirrel in the Snow

Merry Nutmas!

- Are those all for me?



- I want one with a nut in the middle
They've all got nuts in the middle
- I'll have 'em all then!

Giant Idol found in North East Park

Squirrel totem in South Park, Darlington. Nut offering left by local worshipper.

Concerns over rising levels of gambling in Inner Cities

Soldier and squirrel

"A kind-hearted soldier rescued a baby squirrel on the verge of death and then nursed him back to health by feeding him every four hours.
Warrant officer Pyotr Pankratau was serving in the Belarussian army when he discovered the tiny baby squirrel under a tree...

 

Incredibly, the baby squirrel made a full recovery and stayed with Pankratau throughout his two years of service in the army.

Pankratau named the squirrel Minsk - after the Belarus capital - and he now never leaves his side.

Minsk even accompanies Pankratau, now a taxi driver, as he drives passengers around the city."

More photos and full story here:
A cabbie's best friend is his squirrel

Just what Hackney needs - another artist

‘NUT PILE’ (2011) 
is a static yet pop-up installation that explores the use of public space by non-human Hackney residents. Adopting a Deleuzian becoming-animal approach, this intriguing new piece by local resident 'H.S.' challenges crow hegemonies and interrogates possibilities of alterity. The pile of nuts is a static physical presence, yet when cached (buried) its (dis)appearance renders it a ghostly (non) presence, but one which is always-already present in the memory of the squirrel, until such time as the nut may be re-presented.   

'Nut pile' occupies approximately 6" x 8" and can be installed at your gallery space easily and quickly.