I was unaware at first that this red squirrel was watching me from a very safe distance as I put hazelnuts into a hiding place in the boundary wall.
With its ears poking upwards it seemed captivated watching where I would move to next. It seemed to know if it waited patiently I would leave it to eat the nuts in peace.
When it feels I've retreated to a safe distance, it creeps into the boundary wall and checks out the hazelnuts.
The bold squirrel uses its nose and whiskers to select the chosen nut.
King of the castle, the red squirrel savours the hazelnut.
A privileged moment for me on the morning of 20th November. These six shots were taken in sequence very quickly. I love how this red squirrel could show me so many poses in so short a time.
Great memories, Maria. The squirrel in the photographs seems to be wearing his best coat, which looks as if it has come straight from the cleaner.
ReplyDeleteHe's such a beauty! And quite a poser too - obviously wants to make it look as though capturing him was easy peasy! Axxx
ReplyDeleteHi Annie.Yes this one is quite the poser wanting to show off his white front.At Underscar this year i was able to identify three individuals--this one,another with a red flash at the end of his tail,and a blonde tailed individual.Mxxx
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