Ludwig C. Timm spotted some activity at his residence in Germany a few months ago. A little building job was going on just outside his bathroom window, it turned out.
“At first, we only noticed a few small twigs that were lying on the windowsill. We thought the wind had blown it there,” Timm told The Dodo. “Then we saw the squirrels building.”
The squirrels had chosen the spot to build their nest — and to start a family.
The unexpected birth provided Timm, a photographer, with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to picture squirrels up close — especially when the furry family grew.
Of course, the nest wasn’t just a place to sleep. It was also a nursery.
Over the months, Timm has kept close tabs on the squirrels and their ever-growing babies just outside his window. But among the snapshots of their daily lives, one, in particular, stands out.
Upon checking the nest the other day, Timm spotted this — the squirrels cozied up and enjoying a nap:
“I was quite fortunate to be able to photograph the sleeping squirrels,” Timm remarked. “Normally, they sleep inside the nest, but it was so hot that day that they slept outside where I could see them.”
A few sleeping squirrels may appear to be a simple sight. However, witnessing it personally is priceless.
It all started with a few of twigs outside Timm’s window.
“It’s a wonderful coincidence [that they selected that location],” Timm stated. “We got to see the squirrels mature.”
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