Yes—but only if the bird is easy prey, an egg, or a helpless chick. Don’t assume your backyard is a Disney movie. Nature is messy, and squirrels are tiny, furry opportunists with sharp teeth. That’s what makes them fascinating.
Next time you see a squirrel eyeing a bird, don’t panic. Maybe just whistle. Or throw a peanut in the opposite direction. You’ll be saving a bird’s life—and giving that squirrel a story to tell its friends. Probably something about “the giant who kept yelling from the window.” I’m still not forgiven for that sparrow incident.
