Squirrel Completely Freaks Out In the Mirror

You guys! So we have new herd : ) that have been coming over the winter to our backyard. I thought it would be a good time to set out the mirrors again. Some of them haven't experienced the mirrors yet.
As you can tell half way through. For 5 minutes, one of the squirrels keeps attacking and chattering at himself. Man, my battery on the closest camera died right before he came up. Whyyyyyyy

[@joetri1970]

Their so cute I could watch them play all day.

[@BackYardFiles]

Me too!!!! Thank you for watching

[@r10greyhoundsrule87]

Sept 30, 2020 and I just stumbled on your channel yesterday. I have squirrels, chipmunks and birds that I love watching, but watching how elaborate your contraptions for your backyard critters grow into each video has me laughing out loud all by myself. I have not been this entertained in ages and as a senior woman, I am binging all your videos now. Not in any particular order, but one of my faves is the purple bunny basket. I think I watched that one 5 times. Thank you for sharing your yard and visitors with us. The toys and the obstacles just enthrall me. What fun you must have had conjuring up all these amusements for your hungry visitors.

[@OAleathaO]

1:36 - 1:41 - I showed that section to my dog in an attempt to explain why she should give up trying to catch squirrels. I think she's still in denial. LOL

[@BackYardFiles]

: ))) I think they all compete to see who will be the first dog ever in history to actually catch one LOL

[@HavasuScalesAndTails]

Lol oh man I love these guys. The mirror attacker seemed mighty offended that his adversary wasn't nearly as fearful as he should have been lol. I love when they run in circles around stuff, it's like the one in front is definitely having a laugh at the chaser. Thanks again for taking the time to film/edit/post, it sure makes my evening.

[@BackYardFiles]

Ferret Family, I cannot believe the one that kept attacking himself did it for so long : )) I died watching that. Oh how I wish my closest camera was still running then. Thank you so much! And you are so welcome. I love watching these guys and sharing the excitement : )

[@jtc1947]

Who would have thought that squirrels would WIG out over a mirror! FUNNY!

[@BackYardFiles]

: )) I know. I love it!

[@shecat1964]

Liked the one sitting on top just ignoring the drama below. Then the one who kept turning his back to the mirror, If i cant see him maybe he will go away. lol

[@BackYardFiles]

: ) Same here Cat G! They are so funny!!!

[@KuvaPefo]

Hahahaa bloody priceless! Squirrel telling itself to fek off! Woodebega! *squirrely wrath*

[@beckyb.1545]

OMG...This was sooo stinking funny at 5 am this morning. And before coffee too.

[@BackYardFiles]

: )) I love you guys and your comments! Maybe the squirrel that kept attacking himself had way too much caffeine before hand!

[@barbmiller911]

Classic Squirrel TV! Loved it!

[@BackYardFiles]

LOL, that's a good one : )) Thanks Barb!

[@michellewerries7433]

Keep the little huggers on their toes. Loved the cardinal drop. I miss them.

[@BackYardFiles]

Hi Michelle. I really had to watch the cardinal drop a few times. Just looked really odd at first. Do they come back in the spring where your at?

[@sunkissG]

Awesome! Hilarious! Thank you still laughing lmao! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BackYardFiles]

: )) You're welcome. Thank you!!!

[@smiley3012]

squrriels are so spastic great video.They amaze me at how fast they move. Like the squrriel in the movie when they give him coffie.

[@BackYardFiles]

Me amaze too Smiley. Thank you!!!

[@papahoe6718]

HELLO FROM FLORIDA PAPA SAID That's so????? Funny Got A love it👌👍👌👍🇺🇸

[@BackYardFiles]

Oh, I am so jealous!!! Weather wise : )) Thanks Papa!

[@deborahschell9176]

The lil dude on top is like.. thanks for breakfast!

[@johntoothman4888]

Starting my morning with a laugh!! Thanks have an awesome day!!!

[@BackYardFiles]

: ) Nothing better than that John! Thank you so much, you too!!!!

[@jameslivingston8301]

Love It, I could watch your videos 24/7!!!

[@BackYardFiles]

I could too James : ) I can't wait till spring when all the other little critters come out : ))) Thank you! Have a GREAT day James

[@jameslivingston8301]

Back Yard Files why not have a Great day? I'm not breathing dirt! Thank you again and you're welcome too!

[@jakebrake6144]

Fighting with his reflection. Lol.

[@reallybadaim118]

I do this to but you take it to a whole new level.

[@BackYardFiles]

: ) You can too Tim!

[@adamemac]

Hahaha! The sound effect when he keeps pounding on the mirror was hysterical!

[@BackYardFiles]

Crash Bandicoot : )) I remember playing that on the Playstation years ago and loved it!!!

[@adamemac]

😅😅

[@mj6962]

adam mac loved it!!!!

[@blue2270]

me when I see my reflation in the mirror.

[@todd5963]

Nice ending clip! To funny. A 4 walled mirror box with the top open would really make them go bizurk. The ole endless mirror

[@BackYardFiles]

: ) Thank you Todd! You're right, I want to do that. Maybe I'll go to Goodwill to see if they have any good mirrors there. I would love seeing that reaction : ))

[@dathyr1]

Yeah at the end the one squirrel couldnt understand why his mirror reflection wouldnt run away like a real squirrel would do. Thanks for the video

[@allcountydoorrepair7225]

You must be feeding them coffee bean's cause man there jumpy. Freaking hilarious

[@BackYardFiles]

LOLOL - They are!!! I've done this three or four times now with the mirrors. Every time seems different. I had yet to see one react the way the one who kept smacking the mirror over and over. : ))

[@adamemac]

Great idea to add the mirror, Eric, now they can check to see if they have anything stuck between their teeth. Haha

[@BackYardFiles]

LOL Adam, I wonder if the one who kept smacking the mirror did. Maybe he was mad there was something in there

[@adamemac]

😅😅

[@y-mefarm4249]

Thanks for the giggle! That was hilarious!

[@BackYardFiles]

: ) Thank you family fun : )

[@midnightrunner684]

You have a Cool squirrel circus ,,Neighborhood squirrels must be jealous

[@BackYardFiles]

: ) I think the neighbor squirrels are slowly coming 1 by 1 LOL

[@tiggergolah]

Now this was funny, and not inhumane. Well done.

[@BackYardFiles]

: ) Thank you sir

[@carlberg7503]

Fascinating in terms of how squirrels and humans come to recognize the mirror image. Great video. I only wish the most important scene, the last one during which the squirrel engages at length with the image, had been shot from a different angle so that we could see what was going on.

[@michellewerries7433]

No Cardinals here. I met and loved them in Virginia at Ft Lee.

[@mikedebell2242]

Who's that other squirrel up here eating MY food! Only room for one here!😂

[@denisebethany5691]

They can be smart & very stupid. Love it!

[@fernandosalas8589]

the double decker squirrel is the smart one and he's quiet while there is fighting on the first floor.

[@BackYardFiles]

No kidding Fernando. They spent the whole time running each other off while the other seemed to calmly sit and eat

[@shocker6027]

We are some fast devils

[@PHILIPWATSON82]

EXCELLENT VIDEO 🎥👍🏻😎👏🏼

[@nem-otteraj7569]

Good morning files and friends! I don't think your squirrels have ever seen them selfs before lol

[@BackYardFiles]

: )) I think you're right Abys! Especially the one who kept smacking the mirror : ))) He so funny!!!

[@RennieAsh]

Lol I wanted to see a close up of the mirror bandit

[@BackYardFiles]

Ha, I did too!!!!

[@wetbobspongepants]

Well, I guess it's time for me to watch the squirrels back off in my own jackyard.

[@barfsoup]

The bird almost died from laughing.

[@stinky3shoes491]

These are awesomely funny

[@BackYardFiles]

Thank you Stinky 3 Shoes : )

[@sandaysunday7997]

Squirrel goes bat shit crazy on Squirrel Self 😂😂😂!

[@BackYardFiles]

I thought he would have picked up on it at some point. The others did : )))

[@sandaysunday7997]

Back Yard Files lol, freaking hilarious! Love your videos!

[@user-oo4op6wv3n]

I love your videos

[@BackYardFiles]

Thank you!!! Appreciate it : )

[@Wildicon19]

Squirrels obviously don't factor in scent in their encounter with other squirrels. Just the sight of his reflection sets him off!

[@angelad1816]

Lol😂😂.. ty for another awesome video!!!

[@BackYardFiles]

Thank you angela!!!

[@chrismayer3919]

the original furry ninja; the squirrel!

[@Vaporvice84]

The witch doctor from Crash Bandictoot, lol.

[@BackYardFiles]

I miss that game!!! : )

[@TheFlR3StOrM]

@@BackYardFiles Yeah that was a really fun game.

[@KittySYT]

They can't tolerate each other, or even themselves.

[@BackYardFiles]

It's all about the food : )

[@KittySYT]

Back Yard Files : Please do one with Duct-tape floor. I wanna see little chipmunk getting sticky 😂😂

[@BackYardFiles]

: ) Maybe the bunnies since they little bigger, but I feel it is too much for the little ones.

[@taylorwarren2000]

My favorite part is 1:50 where the squirrel starts fighting with itself

[@marshallwgordon]

this is the most hilarious video!!!!!

[@BackYardFiles]

: )) Thank you Marshall!!!

[@neverendingmods]

Those are fox squirrels. Cool.

[@omgwtflmaololrotfl2368]

Love your videos!!! The trouble you go trough to setup everything and editing the footage. Only for people to give it a thumbs down!!! Anyway thanks for sharing!!

[@BackYardFiles]

Awe! Thank you seriously! It's like a goal of mine now, to come up with odd things to see how they react : )) Oh my, help me LOL Appreciate your comment! So glad to share these little guys

[@sandracoan4529]

These one my favorite so far😂😂😂

[@BackYardFiles]

One of my favorites too Sandra : )

[@kennywayne4332]

The wrath of squirreltex

[@BackYardFiles]

LOLOL No kidding!!!!

[@johntrigg1561]

I THINK THAT MIGHT BE MY TWIN BROTHER !! YECK IT IS HIM !!

[@Gregster2448]

I thought I had fat squirrels...you got some fryers...yum yum...

[@exitthematrix3806]

Hahahaha luv it🐿🐿🐿

[@dmitch9590]

Cuteee

[@otakuman9576]

The techno music was cool.

[@alexf4894]

Lol, squirrel wasn't pleased with his appearance in the mirror

[@BackYardFiles]

LOL, not at all Alex. Crazy how long he kept attacking himself : ))

[@KittySYT]

When you watch yourself in the mirror after 10 years of marriage. :D

[@BackYardFiles]

LOL

[@nichole7965]

LOL! so funny.

[@aaronfagment2762]

Hello back to you too, frineds;)

[@BackYardFiles]

Hello to you Aaron

[@kensclark]

Best watched high.

[@lycossurfer8851]

"Darn, I really do have a big butt"

[@Sourdoughgirl]

The scariest one is the one that looks exactly like me. LOL

[@BackYardFiles]

Hey Sourdough Girl, don't say that about yourself / : LOL, you silly!!!

[@Sourdoughgirl]

Should have put quotation marks around that statement. But sure, I am pretty scary too. LOL

[@BackYardFiles]

My bad! Please forgive me : ) I gotcha now. No you're not scary!!! : )

[@Sourdoughgirl]

Back Yard Files 😄

[@MrRamziaB]

Yeah... That wasnt normal speed... Notice the hanging feeder next to the box. Obviously sped up.

[@BackYardFiles]

Like you said, look at the wooden box feeder cha cha. It is only "sped up" after that scene. But before that scene I played it at normal as you can tell the feeder is blowing normal, then slowed it down to watch again, and the feeder slowed down. Just to clarify : ) But thank you for watching!

[@echodelta9]

No footage up close left of the mirror brawl? Or holding it for TV, It's got to be a gut spliter.The cardinal did not surprise me as I heard it's peep well before the drop.

[@BackYardFiles]

Man echodelta9, my camera always seems to die or run out of memory before some of the cool stuff happens. rrrrr I need a good HD camera that will run for like 4 hours : )

[@echodelta9]

A two way mirror with the camera behind it is needed!

[@mrchordstriker]

What do they think it's a stargate? Rofl

[@BackYardFiles]

: ))) That's a good one!!!!

[@deenanthekemoni9821]

I wish I had a backyard Friend, in the city it sucks.. I feed the birds but there the only wildife i can really see on a daily basis -_-

[@BackYardFiles]

Aw, I'm sorry! Maybe someday. Can you have small pets?

[@bigredswildrootjuice113]

Crash bandicoot! Great game

[@BackYardFiles]

Oh yeah : )

[@josephd.5524]

Put a mirror on both sides. Let's see what happens when a squirrel glimpses infinity.

[@BackYardFiles]

: ))

[@oriontheraptor8119]

Silly squirrels just before watching this I watched a squirrel take a apple from my grandmas trash can

[@BackYardFiles]

LOL. Man, we have one tree, and it's an apple tree. Even with the food I give them everday, they still eat all our apples before they are ready / :

[@oriontheraptor8119]

Back Yard Files ya but those apples weren’t in a trash can XD

[@BackYardFiles]

LOL True : ))

[@spikedart]

Next time use 3 mirrors in a half-cube.

[@BackYardFiles]

Good idea : )

[@mollysinha]

🙏👍❤️❤️

[@brentmyran1410]

Hey backyard files curious what your neighbors think of the squirrels I have a lot in my yard and my neighbor pickedup an airsoft gun and started shooting them it doesn't kill them but I'm sure it hurts

[@BackYardFiles]

Hi Brent, mine about the same. I heard them say they poison them, shoot them, and trap them. Despite all that, they must not do too good of a job : ) The same ones come around. The worse is right behind us. She would pay for someone to climb her tree and take out a squirrel nest. : ( With babies!

[@brentmyran1410]

Back Yard Files cool thanks Eric still bothers me when I hear him shooting. awesome vids and thanks for not showing hawk vid .there defensless animal's life's hard no need for us to make it harder

[@BackYardFiles]

Yeah, I totally understand that! I do want to keep this channel happy and sort of educational if I can at the same time. You can try throwing rotten tomatoes at him when he starts shooting : ))

[@michaelwalker7961]

Don't take this wrong, but if I was your neighbour...their would be a little less of these critters around, only if they entered my yard of course.

[@carloscashher]

How about adding another mirror. Or make like a box of mirrors

[@BackYardFiles]

I want to : ) I just found this mirror sheeting. It's cheap, much cheaper than mirrors. Soon hopefully I can buy one and set something really fun up : ))

[@missw8700]

I wish I had squirrels in my backyard.

[@BackYardFiles]

Could live trap them and relocate them to your back yard : ))

[@missw8700]

Back Yard Files okay that sounds fantastic. 👍 Love your videos! Thank you. Btw, I thought the bird was dead falling out of the the tree too. Lol

[@BackYardFiles]

Thank YOU!!!

[@the_game]

XD

[@markissboi3583]

🐿🐿🐿🐿🥇🥇🥇👍👍👍😆😆😆

[@RKKDesign]

Hahaha

[@thesleep6408]

Make a box of mirrors and mount a camera inside... lmao

[@BackYardFiles]

: )) I'm working on it

[@martinruddell2682]

Frineds.

[@charlesguillette9233]

Where r the REDS N BLACK SQUIRELS?

[@BackYardFiles]

These are the big red fox squirrels. We have black and greys in the state but not close to our area.

[@GS-to9oe]

Crash Bandicoot!!!

[@sethb9545]

Now that is funny I have done that to a rooster oh he got so mad LOL

[@OttoByOgraffey]

Frineds

[@BackYardFiles]

Till the End : )

[@dinkusstinkus4396]

Henlo internet frined

[@BackYardFiles]

Henlo back my friend Austin

[@nelsonlobo3615]

That one spending loads of time in front of the mirror is a girl

[@BackYardFiles]

Oh Nelson, you are in trouble!!!! I'm telling!! : ))))

[@frj7a]

you need a spell check

[@ripgeorgesmith9021]

J just hate squirrels they are spooked out by everything. Why exist hAA

[@salamisalamibalogna4617]

Not really

[@bigredswildrootjuice113]

Squirrel meat with some cream of mushroom in a crock pot. Mmmmm

[@BackYardFiles]

if they tasted like bacon, i would be in trouble.

[@lolaschmiggins3411]

Try spelling before posting!

[@BackYardFiles]

I know Lola, my bad. I edit and post these late at night and sometimes mess up : (