#Alarms April 3
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In April 2025, many of us are joining the 30-Day Nature Observation Challenge. Each day, the goal is to share an observation—a plant, animal, or sound—experienced while spending time outdoors. Wise individuals have noted that observing nature enhances mindfulness, reduces stress, and deepens our appreciation for life’s interconnectedness—a challenge well worth accepting.
Today, my observation is on the ALARMS that squirrels utilize.
As we embark on our 64th consecutive monthly challenge, Jeff Neelon, Jaclyn Donovan, and I feel ready to inspire others to join us. Step outside and let nature awaken your senses—breathe in the fresh air, feel the warmth of the sun, and listen as the world comes alive. Every moment outdoors is a chance to reset, recharge, and reconnect with the beauty around you.
Nature Observation 30-Day Challenge Guidelines
As with previous challenges, participants are encouraged to adapt the guidelines to fit their own circumstances. Commit to spending time outdoors for the next 30 days, observing a new plant, animal, or sound each day.
- Record your observations to track your journey.
- Share your findings with a challenge partner if you have one.
- Join the conversation by posting on social media with the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge.
Observation #3-Alarms
Today I got to see drama play out in my neighbors’ backyard. We have a number of feral cats that roam our neighborhood often being stealth as they attempt to prey on an unsuspecting grey squirrel. This cat was lying flat on top of a 6-foot brick wall looking down on the yard below where a pair of squirrels where foraging on the ground. Moments before the cat could pounce another squirrel perched twenty feet in the year let out the warning. If you want to hear it go to this link.
Here is a picture of the grey squirrel perched on a tree limb who was sounding the alarm.
Squirrels’ lives are filled with drama, and they are quick to let everyone know with an alarm call. Maybe that is part of their behavior that produces the slang for human behavior we call squirrely
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