Young Red Squirrel
Hot off the press, taken yesterday I could not wait to post this one. I know they can be pests, but for the most part I find these guys adorable, and this one was double adorable.
There is no sense of scale here, but trust me this guy was little. Also it seemed more curious than anything. It moved, but only a little bit as I moved in closer and closer. I was using my soothing voice, and maybe that helped a wee bit, but I was able to get within about 3 or 4 feet, and it was in a tree right at my eye level. Things could not have been easier for me.
For its own good, hopefully it develops more of a fear of larger critters. I got about 12 shots of at a leisurely pace and then moved on thanking it. It watched as I walked away. A pretty enjoyable encounter. Full view may take a couple of clicks to get to.
Taken at Elk Island National Park.
A very happy Independence day to all of my American friends!
Young Red Squirrel
Hot off the press, taken yesterday I could not wait to post this one. I know they can be pests, but for the most part I find these guys adorable, and this one was double adorable.
There is no sense of scale here, but trust me this guy was little. Also it seemed more curious than anything. It moved, but only a little bit as I moved in closer and closer. I was using my soothing voice, and maybe that helped a wee bit, but I was able to get within about 3 or 4 feet, and it was in a tree right at my eye level. Things could not have been easier for me.
For its own good, hopefully it develops more of a fear of larger critters. I got about 12 shots of at a leisurely pace and then moved on thanking it. It watched as I walked away. A pretty enjoyable encounter. Full view may take a couple of clicks to get to.
Taken at Elk Island National Park.
A very happy Independence day to all of my American friends!