Momma Grey Squirrel
by Carol Senske
Title
Momma Grey Squirrel
Artist
Carol Senske
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Peanuts always draw the squirrels to the bird feeders. Although annoying, sometimes, and even expensive, they are too smart and creative to frustrate me for long. They are, aftger all, only doing their "squirrel" thing. I believe their success in life is their unrelenting persistence. They out-smart and out-wait us at every turn.
Our eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) are considered tree squirrels (for obvious reasons) and perform remarkable feats while running across branches, leaping, and soaring from one tree to another. The suggested safety distance to keep feeders away from squirrels is eight feet - I beg to differ. They fly like birds when food is the object - LOL.
This is a mother with babies to feed, and she is determined to eat well.
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June 3rd, 2021
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Comments (13)
MaryJane Sesto
Absolutely adorable, Carol, love the look on his face, you made this little guy very happy! L/F
Linda Lees
How lovely for you to have these delightful animals in your garden. Terrific capture Carol! L/F
Carol Senske replied:
Thanks:>). We are fond of them - kind of like a recalcitrant child who just won't behave but is so cute you have to love them.
Latha Gokuldas Panicker
Wow !!! Such an adorable capture,dear Carol !!!! Hope you are fine and wishing a sweet Wednesday !(F/L)
Carol Senske replied:
Hi, Latha! Wonderful to see you here:>). I hope you and your loved ones are well. Thanks a million times for the beautiful comment and F.L - I appreciate them, and your visit.
Karen Kaspar
So adorable, Carol! Lf
Carol Senske replied:
Carol Senske replied:
I somehow missed you wonderful comment and the F,L - so sorry! I appreciate the visit and kind words:>). Thank you.
Brian Tada
Awesome, adorable image and great description, Carol! Love how you captured its beautiful, graceful tail, too. F/L
Bette Devine
Wonderful! You interact with so many animals in your domain, Carol. Love this.
Carol Senske replied:
Awww, thanks. I now have a young garter snake that took up residence in the wood pile near the front door. It sits on top most days and watches me pass by:>). Such a beautiful, little snake!
Doris Potter
Lovely capture! More power to her and her babies. :-)
Carol Senske replied:
Thank you, Doris! Lovely to have you visit ; nice to know you are active here in spite of Covid:>)
Rebecca Grzenda
So Cute, Carol!! Great job on this Image!! Love your description as well!! l/f
Carol Senske replied:
Many thanks, Rebecca. Sometimes I wish they'd go on vacation or something and give me a break, but then they do something to amuse me and I'm glad they're here:>)