Pine Squirrel heads out on a limb
This little one was quite the chatterbox as it worked to fill its belly and its nest. It was busily working its way through a pine tree, tossing pine cones…
Ground squirrel looks for a meal
When I spotted this little guy Saturday, he seemed to pretty well expect breakfast from me as it came sauntering right up. It probably has learned that tourists can be…
Is it safe to come out?
A fox squirrel peers out from its hiding place. Taken in Denver, Colorado, USA.
“Please, sir, might you spare a nut?”
"Please, sir, might you spare a nut?" This squirrel in an urban Denver park today was pretty clearly used to getting scraps from people. It stayed close to me and…
A very brave – or very dumb – squirrel
A very brave – or very dumb – squirrel in northern Colorado this past Saturday. ;-) This male bald eagle seemed quite amazed that a squirrel would dare to come…
Getting ready for winter
This curious squirrel didn't mind me one bit as it busily gathered up nuts - and snacked on a few as it did. Taken last month in Longmont, Colorado.