Let’s be real: most of us never notice what’s happening on the other side of our bathroom window. But German wildlife photographer Ludwig C. Timm got a front-row seat to the cutest show in town—a squirrel family moving in, building a nest, and finally napping together in a pile right on his sill.
From Twigs to Home
It started with a few stray twigs. Timm assumed it was just the wind—until he caught the local squirrels hustling, dragging sticks and fluff to build a nest just inches from his bathroom.
Most people would just mutter and move on. Timm? He grabbed his camera.
The Squirrel Family Drama—Up Close
Over weeks, he watched as the squirrels built their home, raised their babies, and—on one sweltering day—finally left the nest to nap in the open. Three little furballs, stretched out, wrapped around each other, dozing in the sun.
Timm didn’t just snap a photo. He documented the whole saga:
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The parents taking turns on sentry duty
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The babies peeking out, getting braver every day
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And finally, that perfect “family cuddle” moment, right on camera
Why This Story Actually Matters
Sure, it’s adorable. But it’s also rare:
Wildlife this close, this unguarded, usually doesn’t happen—unless you pay attention.
As Timm put it, “Normally they’re inside the nest, but it was hot that day, so they slept where I could see them.” One tiny moment. One lucky shot.
A reminder: slow down, look up, and you might catch a miracle—even if it’s just squirrels sleeping outside your window.
