Trapping and transporting of wildlife is illegal in some states, including Massachusetts, where the Massachusetts Audubon Society works to educate the public about this practice.
From the Humane Society of the United States site:
"Although homeowners mean well, wild animals do not "settle in" quickly to new surroundings, no matter how inviting that habitat may seem to humans. In fact, the odds are heavily stacked against any animal who is dumped in a strange park, woodland, or other natural area."
Read more at the Humane Society of the United States site and find long term, safe and humane strategies for keeping squirrels out of homes at Massachusetts Audubon Society.
Boots.
Franklin, ME
On Thursday, July 28, 2016, Sean Smith <therefromhere168@gmail.com> wrote:
--From: Sean SmithSent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 1:25 PMTo: David ThomsonSubject: Re: [Maine-birds] Disappearance of gray squirrelsI'm wondering if there was a weather-related catastrophe resulting in them drowning in their nests. For the past several years there have been "regulars" who show up to get peanuts almost on a daily basis, extreme weather precluding. And normally they're running around everywhere, crossing roads, etc. They know where to find food (my house) so if they were just hungry they'd be here... none in almost 2 weeks.I'm assuming their babies are raised in relation to food cycles which peak in autumn. Hopefully they're just laying low...Sean SmithFrom: David ThomsonSent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 1:00 PMTo: Sean SmithSubject: Re: [Maine-birds] Disappearance of gray squirrelsYes--in west Falmouth. However I live on a golf course, and the breeding #s of red tailed hawks is way up from last year: one brood has 3 fledglings that sit and scream all day, so I attribute some of the decline to the hawks. Do you think the downpour has any relation to squirrel declines, and why?. Dave Thomson Falmouth MEOn Thu, Jul 28, 2016 at 11:41 AM, Sean Smith <therefromhere168@gmail.com> wrote:
--Slightly off topic but related, to anyone who's had to deal with their ingenuity at feeder-busting: since the heavy torrential rain we had a couple weeks ago I'm seeing only one gray squirrel (a subadult) in a one mile vicinity of my home where prior to the rainstorm they were everywhere. It looks like the population is down by 95-98% and it seems to have happened overnight. Anyone else notice any similar drops in gray squirrel numbers?Sean SmithBangor
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