Travel within Spain to be cheap â if you stick to Vueling flights via Barcelona and regional buses operated by the countryâs government-owned bus company. For some reason, trains tend to be expensive, particularly the new high-speed line that connects Barcelona and Madrid in just five hours.
Damage. Ground squirrels normally do not cause extensive damage in urban areas. However, they will feed on flowers and vegetables in gardens, and their burrows can be a nuisance. In rural areas, ground squirrels can do extensive damage to cropland or pastures.
They Love Nut Trees, Too. Ground squirrels also love nut trees. This comes as no surprise if youâve ever watched a ground squirrel in a park â digging furiously in the ground to make a safe place for his select acorn or scratching at the base of a tree to find a nut he hid months ago. Ground squirrels delight in all kinds of nuts.