逆さリス (Upside-Down Squirrels)

知人の庭のバードフィーダーに、リスが来て困る、と聞いてたら、まさに登場。鳥のために用意してる「スエット」という牛の脂などの塊なのだが、棒に後ろ足を引っ掛け、器用に食らいついてる。そりゃご馳走だろうけど、小鳥たちとシェアしないとあかんよ！ (A friend was telling me how frustrating it has been to have squirrels getting to the bird feeder when the squirrel actually demonstrated it right in front of me. Balancing on a pole, he was nibbling at the suet meant for birds. I know it’s hard to ignore such delectable feast but you’ve got to share with the birdies!)

私のアパートの前のリス。よくも、上下左右、自由自在に動くもんだ。 (The squirrel in front of my apartment. They sure can maneuver in any direction at will.)

写真を撮られてる気配を感じたのか、様子を見に来た。餌ないよー (He/She must’ve sensed me taking pictures and came up to the door to check me out! Sorry, I have no food for you.)