feeder fun

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

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two munchers

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the jumper

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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!

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

stacked wood

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?

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

hiding crevasse

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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

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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

statue appearance

say "peanut"!

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

privacy please

beagle vs squirrel

Sorry Lucy, better luck next time!