The Grey Squirrel by danob
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My 600th upload on Rosity
The grey squirrel is diurnal and most active at dawn and dusk, searching for available food. Compared with the red squirrel, it spends more time foraging and feeding on the ground than in the trees. It is, however, very agile in the trees and can run along slender twigs, leaping from tree to tree. The long, muscular hind legs and short front legs help it to leap. The hind feet, longer than the front, are double-jointed to help the squirrel scramble head first up and down the tree trunk. Sharp claws are useful for gripping bark and the tail helps the squirrel to balance. If a squirrel should fall, it can land safely from heights of about 9m (30ft). The grey squirrel can leap more than 6 metres! Considering it's size that is amazing one reason why it is pretty pointless trying to stop them from raiding your garden!!
This one has sniffed out a nut he had stored away they do not remember where they hide them and rely on smell to find them again..
Thanks for taking time to look and feel free to comment etc if you wish
Comments (48)
Cute little portrait. Excellent. Aloha
great photgraphy shot.
Love those squirrels, each with their own nature! Our's are usually chestnut red, and in the Alps I saw only black ones! Gorgeous work, Danny, very beautiful! :)
Arhhhhhhhhh my favorite animal !!!!! The Goblin of the Forest ;o))))) I love them ! Incredible little animal, so cute and funny. I dream since years to make just 1 shot of this little guy ;o)))) Your shot is wonderful Danny, and so rare to see one when he hide or find this nut ! Incredible that they never remember where they hide their treasure ;o))))) They are like me, I'm always looking for something, I know that I put something somewhere, but never remember where, lol ! This sort of Squirrel has a lovely little nose too. Thank you for this gift and the informations Dany, it's a wonder ! A very big Hug. Have a nice week-end. V
Such a pretty little fellow with his bushy tail. An excellent capture. Thanks for the info.
Beautifully done!!
awweee!! darling and perfect shot of this little cutie !! love the shot!! .. always a treat to open up your gallery!
Fantastic photo!! Amazing color and detail...I feel like I could reach out and touch his bushy tail!! Excellent~!!!! I love squirrel pictures and this is the best I've seen!! Bravo...V This little fellow goes to my Favs ;-)
Very nice capture! VOTE
Gorgeous clarity and capture! 600 - 57 = 543 images still to download....... I gotta get a faster connection......
Great capture , perfect DOF , cute little creature ;o)
Tiny lovely creature, looks so busy and serious. Funny... Adorable portrait! Captures the essense of that squirrel. Bravo!
beautiful shot:-)
600th post? Wow, congratulations! That's fantastic! I got along way to go to hit that milestone (I'm hoping by years end). Splendid capture Danny! Again, the dialog is always so appreciated. Thanks my friend. Have a most excellent day!
Huge congrats Danny,and a brilliant pic to mark this most auspicious occasion.Wonderful detail...and such a cute capture.You actually made me think I like squirrels again!(Every year I have issues with them eating my cable and telephone wires...sigh...and we have to pay someone to catch them before they eat their way back into my attic...destructive lil buggers!)Sorry...I'll shut up now,lol!Congrats again!!!-M :^)
Fantastic shot Danny, these clever little chaps used to throw acorns on my roof and collect them out of the gutter, facinating to watch but could be a bit irritating at times lol, still a few reds here is some areas.
What a lovely shot of this little critter - and such a gorgeous tail! Our pine trees are loaded with these squirrels and they do indeed jump huge distances and are very fiesty. Our mini doxie loves to chase them off our deck, but never comes close to catching one. :o) CC
Great shot! Very detailed!