{"id":3447,"date":"2026-01-25T18:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T17:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rickvanlieshout.nl\/?p=3447"},"modified":"2026-04-13T09:09:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:09:59","slug":"red-squirrel-eekhoorn-sciurus-vulgaris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rickvanlieshout.nl\/?p=3447","title":{"rendered":"Red squirrel &#8211; Eekhoorn (Sciurus vulgaris)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Winter is still in full swing, but the sun is already beginning to bring a hint of warmth. Earlier, I spotted a calling black woodpecker in this area, and today I\u2019m hoping to see it again. As I walked through the forest, I heard rustling nearby. Two squirrels were playfully chasing each other\u2014could these be the first signs of spring?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On my way back, I passed a spot where I\u2019ve often seen a kingfisher. This time, it perched perfectly in the sunlight. 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