Baker's Dozen Milestone Attained

This morning Squirrel #13 "Scampers" was captured and relocated to Near Island at 0905 hours. CRSRP observers believed that Scampers was observed in the area of the trap yesterday when #12 was incarcerated.

Scampers


View of the trap in its setting

Close up of trap showing Scampers being detained

Squirrel Relocation Transport Vehicle loaded and ready to roll

Scampers being released - you can see him in the upper left portion of the photo, heading for the nearest spruce tree

A Dozen Squirrels Trapped - #12 Caught Today

Squirrel #12 was captured this morning at 0815 and relocated to Near Island shortly thereafter. Another squirrel was observed scampering around the trap while #12 was incarcerated. We have a never ending supply of Alaska red squirrels.

Gateway to the Near Island Squirrel Sanctuary

Squirrel Release Area (SRA) located within the Near Island Squirrel Sanctuary



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Red Squirrel Trapping Extravaganza, Part XI

This morning two squirrels were observed scampering about and entering the trap without triggering it. More peanut butter was added and the trigger was reset, resulting in the capture of "Sparky", the eleventh squirrel to be caught and relocated to the Near Island Squirrel Sanctuary. The Havahart Live Trap awaits cagey number 12.
Here's hoping we hit a dozen before June!








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Red Squirrel Roundup, Part X

Today at 1130, red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) #10, "Sonia", was captured and relocated to the Near Island Squirrel Sanctuary as part of the ongoing efforts of the Cliffside Squirrel Relocation Project. An eleventh squirrel was observed in the area, so the trap has been reset.
Readers may be thinking that The Yellow Porcupine leads a sad, pathetic life in which he has nothing to do but obsessively trap squirrels. Nothing could be farther from the truth. TYP leads an exciting life full of fulfilling activities and enviable accomplishments that is only heightened by his squirrel trapping efforts.
Why trap the little buggers, you ask? Well, they moved into one of our sheds over the winter and made a major mess, including chewing through an outside wall, resulting in considerable water damage. If Ah had a .22, I'd be a-eatin' 'em, not trappin' 'em.







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Spontaneous Generation Plagues CRSRP

As chief administrator of the Cliffside Squirrel Relocation Project, I have been puzzled by the proliferation of squirrels. A red squirrel is captured and relocated, yet another almost immediately appears in his/her place. Clearly, spontaneous generation is at work in our neighborhood. Yesterday, the ninth squirrel (designated "S9") in the last three weeks materialized in the live trap without warning. S9 was relocated to the Near Island Squirrel Sanctuary without incident. Note the defiant expression on S9's face in the photo above. Investigation continues as to the source of these squirrels.



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CSRP Update: Squirrel #8 Detained & Relocated

"Stinky" was captured around 1300 hours on May 19 after skillfully eluding capture for several days. He was relocated to the Near Island Squirrel Sanctuary later that day. The Cliffside Squirrel Relocation Project has now successfully relocated eight red squirrels. The Project was initiated because the squirrels had moved into an outbuilding and created quite a mess, including chewing through a wall, allowing rain to enter. Whether other squirrels are in the area remains to be seen. Rest assured that observers with the CSRP will remain vigilant.







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CSRP Failure to Apprehend 18 May 2009

Yet, ANOTHER red squirrel has appeared in the area. "Stinky" entered the trap, but the trigger failed to engage. CSRP personnel are dismayed, but remain optimistic that a successful outcome will be accomplished.

CSRP Update 16 May 2009

Squirrel #7, "Prescott", was detained and interrogated (lawfully, I might add) at 1330 hours, then relocated to the Near Island Squirrel Sanctuary (NISS). At this time, observers with the Cliffside Squirrel Relocation Project are not detecting any activity.

CSRP Update Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Squirrel #6, "Horace", was detained briefly this afternoon , then transported to the Near Island Squirrel Sanctuary (NISS) at 1600 hours. Activity is now minimal, but members of the Cliffside Squirrel Relocation Project (CSRP) remain vigilant. No federal stimulus funds have been dedicated to this project, but participants remain hopeful that Alaska governor Sarah Palin will release funds for project infrastructure.

CSRP Emergency Update!

At 1230 ADT another red squirrel was captured and transported to NIISS. This is the fourth squirrel captured this week.
Squirrel activity has now returned to a low level. Further updates will be posted as necessary.

Cliffside Squirrel Relocation Project (CSRP)

The CSRP continues to enjoy good success.
Squirrel #3, "Binky", was successfully apprehended and relocated to the Near Island International Squirrel Sanctuary (NIISS) today at 0730.
Current red squirrel activity is now low.
CSRP updates will be posted as squirrel activity warrants.