Squirrel's Nest

feeder fun

2010-06-20T09:28:00.001-04:00

I was fortunate in capturing this chipmunk on top the feeder

since they are so quick. I've counted up to 5 of them at one

time in the feeding area. On this particular day they were running

up and down the tree waiting for the feeder to open up for them.

I always find it interesting to watch how creative

squirrels are when they are invading the feeders

He looks a bit uncomfortable all crouched down in front.

Not sure why but I love catching them with only

their heads and tails showing like the one below.

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prairie squirrel

2010-05-15T09:32:00.005-04:00

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two munchers

2010-03-13T17:55:00.001-05:00

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the jumper

2010-02-20T15:46:00.004-05:00

it started with a bite to eat

something was wrong, but what?

i think the problems over this way

darn its my sibling

uh oh, better go before he gets here

its not far, just jump

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These are two of the five gray squirrels that
live in the woods out back. They are so cute.

the acrobat

2010-02-14T06:30:00.004-05:00

lets see...

if i hold on like this...

and do a little stretch....

a little more....

a fancy twist and grab to get back up...

that's how its done...

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all that work for a corn bit

I could stay in much better shape if I had
to work so hard for my food.

Still going through older photos thus the greenery.

food swing

2010-02-06T23:46:00.005-05:00

I hope to capture some new squirrelly photos soon.
For now I had to dig into some older photos.

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safety nook

2010-01-30T09:55:00.004-05:00

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Squirrel seeking safety in the nook of this tree.
Not a very good photo but squirrelly enough for me.

yellow ribbon

2010-01-25T20:13:00.005-05:00

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This squirrel stuck around for a couple of pictures
and then scurried quickly up the tree to join
its playmate that bolted as soon as I noticed them
frolicking around this tree.

photos were taken this past summer

scared stiff

2010-01-18T21:22:00.002-05:00

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This little squirrel was sitting about 15 feet from me
when I stopped on a trail. The only thing moving was
its tail in the wind. Even after I continued on my way
he/she continued to maintain its position.

stay away!

2010-01-09T19:10:00.003-05:00

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Sure does look like this squirrel wants my
grand dog to stay away.

stacked wood

2009-12-31T20:52:00.007-05:00

eating some goodies
still eating but decided to keep an eye on me

something got his attention

off he went

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This squirrel sat and ate for quite some time
while I snapped pictures. When it took off it ran up a
large tree with a squirrels nest. It was at that time
that I noticed a bunch of squirrels on the branches.

I'm pretty sure this group of squirrels got his attention
and called him back to the nest.

got grub?

2009-12-05T09:32:00.002-05:00

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Hey, I see you in there!
I'm still hungry, can't you see the food is gone?

hiding crevasse

2009-11-14T21:34:00.003-05:00

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With the trees being so bare this squirrel was trying his
best to hide in the crevasse these two branches made.

chasing squirrels

2009-11-07T21:25:00.005-05:00

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My 20 month old grandson decided to try and catch a squirrel today.
This was the cutest thing to see.

He was pretty persistent and the squirrel just played along
letting him get close then trotting a bit further.

In the last photo he is actually going behind the tree
and the squirrel came to the front to "hide".

nut scavengers

2009-10-25T08:00:00.003-04:00

statue appearance

2009-10-11T07:45:00.003-04:00

say "peanut"!

2009-10-03T09:06:00.002-04:00

To my amazement this squirrel just stood there looking at me with my camera.

If you love squirrels as much as I do you might enjoy this wonderful adventure that Ratty The Everyday Adventurer posted earlier this week.

up & down

2009-09-26T07:58:00.005-04:00

privacy please

2009-09-19T08:32:00.003-04:00

beagle vs squirrel

2009-09-13T11:02:00.006-04:00

Sorry Lucy, better luck next time!

just jump

2009-09-05T07:43:00.008-04:00

Michigan - August 2009

playful companions

2009-08-29T07:59:00.003-04:00

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Michigan - August 2009

food & shelter

2009-08-26T12:54:00.006-04:00

look what I found hiding from the rain today

burying grub

2009-08-22T10:33:00.006-04:00

photo taken August 2009

posing nicely

2009-08-15T15:37:00.008-04:00

photo taken July 2007