The lucky squirrel

[SenorNikonMan]

Yes they are clever. Here is a link to a video which shows just how clever they can be:

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/37834/

[serenity]

As much as I get my local wildlife - I've never captured a good squirrel photo - such a shame!

Love this thread.

Loupey - that lazy little guy is so cute!! I love it!

[Pink Dragonfly]

Thank you for that video NikonMan, just what the doctor ordered That really cheered me up - laughing my head off, I was

Loupey, love that flying squirrel of yours, great shot!

Mette

[Pink Dragonfly]

Hey, remember that duck in the beginning of this thread, the one that lost his sweetie bag? Guess what, he found it! Funnily enough, we have this sweetie company in Denmark that specializes in sweets with crude names, the first ones were called "dog farts" lol. But one of the varieties is called "duck food" and it is exactly the same disgusting green colour as what this guy is ingesting

Mette

[Loupey]

Another one - it might be the same squirrel from the previous shot.

Technically terrible but the moment was fleeting.

[mn shutterbug]

Awesome video. I think I had seen the first part before, but the little guy getting the candy bar was definitely new. What clever little buggers.

[slayer7124]

What are you waiting for? Get out there in the morning and shoot them, with the camera that is. :wink5:

Why wake up early? They are running around all day, especially late afternoon, and don't worry, my camera is the only thing i shoot with, lol.

[Pink Dragonfly]

my camera is the only thing i shoot with, lol.

Pleased to hear it, Dan! Have you had any luck yet?

We've had terrible weather here all week, so I haven't had a chance to get out since this one I met on Monday. This is a slightly different shot, here it's bushy tail really comes to its right, though I prefer the first photo. I really wish I could have gotten down to the ground to shoot but I was so worried of scaring him off. And I don't have backyard full of compliant squirrels I have feeling squirrels here might be a little less tame than yours, not really common backyard stuff?

Mette

[Loupey]

What?! Tame? No way

[mn shutterbug]

They don't get much chubbier than this.

[Loupey]

Last one from me.

This one trying to be cute and draw pity from the wife and kids, "please feed me, I'm cold and hungry"...


It worked

[mn shutterbug]

The last one from me too. This sure has been an enjoyable thread.

I believe this one got a little carried away during it's love making session. :blush2:

[Pink Dragonfly]

Saving the best to last, eh?

Mike, that chubby one is SO cute Your last one is just plain old naughty

And Loupey, your last one is absolutely smashing, beautiful photo - I think that's the one of yours that I like the best. And no wonder your wife and kids fell for it, I would have too!

Wishing I had a backyard full of squirrels....

Mette

[WTP07]

I have 3 to contribute:

1st the famous "white" squirrels of Exeter, Ontario.
There is an entire town full of these.


2nd, the satanic squirrel. I watched his head turn completely around. Honest.:aureola:


and finally,

"Squirrel Porn" This guy thinks he's the "Dirk Diggler" of the squirrel world.




Cheers,

Randy.

[Pink Dragonfly]

Thanks Randy, for posting these wonderfully different squirrels I've never seen a white one before, not even in a picture, had no idea they existed! And just as I thought I wasn't going to get any more squirrel photos Great stuff! Do you have any more?

Mette

[mn shutterbug]

I knew white squirrels existed, but have never had the good fortune to see one.

[WTP07]

No more white squirrel pics at this time. I should make another run up there though to get some better ones.

Maybe in a few weekends...

[slayer7124]

Pleased to hear it, Dan! Have you had any luck yet?

Haven't had a chance to get out there yet. Maybe I'll give it a go this week.

[SmartWombat]

So did your Monte Python, Benny Hill, and Simon Cowell (not sure of the spelling on that last one - I don't follow that one) to our native species here

I apologise for Benny Hill, I realise for American audiences it needs subtitles.
If you don't appreciate Monty Python and it's place in the evolution of comedy, that's a shame.
I'd hardly call them a negative influence

But Simon Cowell, if he got mugged on a street corner I think there'd be people lining up for a go ... you could keep him. Preferably somewhere very safe, and dark, and ... locked up.

[Pink Dragonfly]

Wombat, Monty Python is the best thing since sliced bread! Along with sherry trifle...

Randy, that's a pity but I shall wait eagerly for when the time comes - and you'd better remember to share

Dan, just get out there and show us your squirrels

Mette

[tufcat]

Here's a contribution from Florida. An Eastern Grey, I think.

[mn shutterbug]

Thanks for the sweet contribution.

[Pink Dragonfly]

Yup, a real cutie, thanks tufcat! Quite a lens collection you've got there, by the way

Mette

[Pink Dragonfly]

I just want to say thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread with photos, comments, humour and so forth. It has really been a great and enjoyable thread with some wonderful photos

And I hope I will see some squirrel photos from you all in the future! I'm looking forward to seeing some nice winter shots and I do hope we get some more shots of the white squirrel

Also thank you for making me feel so welcome in this forum. I've been away from photography and PR for a few years, and I've really enjoyed my return to both I'm absolutely delighted with my first DSLR and you guys are great

Warm regards,
Mette

[Pink Dragonfly]

I got a few squirrel shots the other day for the first time after getting my Tamron 200-500mm, and I remembered about the squirrel thread

And since I haven't posted anything for a long time.....well, here goes....

Mette