[Editor’s note: another surprise dropbox submission from BirdingPI.com’s national affairs correspondent in Washington, D.C. Unedited text and photos follow.]

“Day 7 on the National Mall. The squirrels are everywhere, in the grass, flying through the air; their beady little eyes follow you unnaturally. The National Guard seems powerless against this force; they watch passively, as if letting the world burn. Even with pockets devoid of acorns, I fear for my safety.”


So… many… squirrels:

























[Editor’s note: ?!?]
Wow! The National Guard lady was probably thinking that there was just too much action going on!
One thing for sure: the squirrels know what they are doing, compared to the politicians!
Keeping an eye on the squirrels is no joke. And yes, Washington, D.C. is full of nuts.