Man Finds The Most Adorable Surprise RIGHT Outside His Window

Who wouldn't want to look out to this everyday?

Kylin

• Published in Animal Stories
• December 9, 2021

Not too long ago, Ludwig C. Timm, a photographer based in Germany, noticed something interesting developing just outside his bathroom window. An adorable little construction site was underway, with two beautiful squirrels working together diligently to build a nest.

Apparently, these squirrels decided Timm’s windowsill was the perfect spot to build their nest. It started out pretty inconspicuous, just a few sticks hanging out on the windowsill.

“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.”

But the best part was yet to come. Not only were they building a cozy nest for their home, they were getting ready for their impending kits to be born.

While the majority of people would have to visit a zoo or venture out into the wilderness to admire wild animals, Timm was given the privilege to watch a family of squirrels grow from the other side of his window.

For the photographer, this fortuitous appearance brought with it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the squirrels up close and capture their adorableness on camera. Especially as the tiny squirrel family began to grow.

Naturally, he snapped several pictures of the furry family over the months. Timm made sure to keep close tabs on the squirrels and their growing babies.

An especially easy task since they’re just outside his window. During his daily check up, Timm came across the most adorable scene: The family of squirrels were all cozied up together for a sweet family nap.

Keep reading to see the photos Timm shared of this sweet squirrel family.

Check out that rig!

In this photo you can see the very handy setup he made to capture pictures from all angles.

Truly there is nothing like a hug from a parent.

This sweet picture captures a moment parents know all too well - baby trying to climb up into their parents' arms.

Defying gravity with a kit in mouth

This awesome shot captured mom carrying her kit ON A WALL. Have you ever seen squirrels in this light?

But most importantly: The viral picture!

"It was very lucky for me to be able to take the picture of the sleeping squirrels," Timm said. "Normally they're inside the nest, but it was hot that day, so they slept where I could see them."

Maybe the thought of sleeping squirrels may sound pretty basic, but the picture Timm caught is genuinely impressive, not to mention ADORABLE.

A Happy coincidence

"It's a very nice coincidence [that they chose that spot]," Timm said. "We got to see the squirrels grow up."

And to think, when this all started, he had just assumed the wind blew a few twigs on to his windowsill. What an incredible circumstance to have happen, who wouldn't love being able to peer in to the lives of a squirrel family?

Be sure to share these cuties with your friends and family, especially if they happen to LOVE squirrels and baby animals.

Kylin