The season to cache acorns is upon us, and some might need a review on how to properly bury these orbs of protein. The following is a tutorial for squirrels and curious folks who would like to know how to bury an acorn.
A downpour of acorns has fallen from the trees, effectively leaving the ground covered in a spread of oblong marbles. The accumulation of acorns and other nut varieties proves to be a very popular attraction, as evident by the abundant activity that surrounds them.
Woodpeckers and other wildlife are known to store food that they plan to eat later. Caching behavior can be observed year-round, but it is during autumn and winter when I notice an increase in the frequency of this activity.