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Corn-fed Red
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I was so happy to see this red squirrel. There are not a lot of them left around here and they have the general appearance of a chipmunk...but they are a breed apart. This sweetie was looking furtively around for some corn or suet that used to occupy this space and when first spotted she was actually sleeping there..Of course I scared her into flight as I approached, but I had to show off her great colors...Ain't nature grand?

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.Donna68
06/15/07 6:48 AM GMT
Cool shot, well done :-)
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.paramedyc
06/15/07 6:52 AM GMT
Great capture PJ. You had to be fast too didn't you. Yes nature is grand. I've had squirrels sleep in my feeders before. I think a bird feeder is a squirrels version of a fast food drive thru. They must fall asleep waiting for service. Her eye sure does stand out. Love the title. Good job. Terry
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.timvdb
06/15/07 6:58 AM GMT
Hey PJ,
Such a cute little guy, such greatly fascinating colors,
And such a fine picture,
I like the detail a lot, you have done a stunning job on this one,
Lovely done,

Thanks for sharing
Tim♥
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.hdwillems
06/15/07 7:13 AM GMT
Great capture of this fellow PJ. Beautiful colors and detail!
Excellent work :-)

Herman
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.mesmerized
06/15/07 7:39 AM GMT
A very cute and timely shot, PJ...this one looks kinda' young or are these red sqirrels typically smaller?...anyways, thanks for sharing...don't see them around here...desktop.
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::G8R
06/15/07 7:42 AM GMT
Nature in all its forms is glorious, but the critters are something special...and you've caught this one beautifully!
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.akajohncastle
06/15/07 8:11 AM GMT
What a cute shot that is. Red squirrels, once a common site in the UK, until the American Grey Squirel was introduced and drove the red squirrel out of the habitat. Sadley they have never really recovered though if you look very hard, they can still be seen in parts of the country. This is a lovely shot of one of my favourite animals it has to be said. Thanks for sharing

Andy
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.Ramad
06/15/07 8:13 AM GMT
Very nice shot PJ, I know how hard it is to get a good shot of a squirrel. The ones here are big and bright red in colour but no chance to photograph them because they are very very fast!
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.rozem061
06/15/07 8:39 AM GMT
Thanks for sharing, PJ!
John
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.corngrowth
06/15/07 8:51 AM GMT
PJ, great capture, very cute. Regards, Cornelius
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::HauntingMorgana
06/15/07 9:04 AM GMT
Cute! You've managed to get quite a good close up.

Michael.
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::fra99y
06/15/07 9:06 AM GMT
wonderful..... not many about so what a great photo :)
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.Jhihmoac
06/15/07 9:53 AM GMT
Cute little guy...Nice capture!
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.s0050463
06/15/07 10:13 AM GMT
Very cute, I like the detail and colours, nature is just great!
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.bryancito
06/15/07 10:53 AM GMT
Amaizing work, from one that has attempted to take photographs of animals in their surroundings I know this photo is tops. Not an easy task, you have done a beautiful job. Great presentation.
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::legster69
06/15/07 10:53 AM GMT
What a little cutie! I have never seen a red squirrel before. We have some black ones here, though. Thanks for sharing this :)
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::kidder
06/15/07 11:28 AM GMT
What a neat little guy he is! We dont have these in my area; you right he resembles a chipmunk. Terrific capture of this one. Did he ever find anything to eat? lol C):-)
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::m0rnstar
06/15/07 11:43 AM GMT
The red guys are very rare, I've only seen a couple here in VA and I always had to ask "was that a RED squirrel??'. And they ARE fast! Great shot PJ, wish we could have seen him snoozin' - maybe next time... Thank you! ~Mary~
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::scorpie
06/15/07 11:47 AM GMT
Adorable capture PJ, nice one.
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::100k_xle
06/15/07 12:36 AM GMT
Super shot of this little tree rat. LOL ! Color and detail are on the money.

E J
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::jeenie11
06/15/07 1:09 PM GMT
oh boy! now we have another squirrel fancier. this one is so cute. love his face and his position. it's all set off well by the green and the tree.
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::djholmes
06/15/07 3:10 PM GMT
He is a cutie, indeed. Nice shot.
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.Wor_Lass
06/15/07 3:15 PM GMT
This is a lovely shot. Well done you for spotting a rare and beautiful animal. Thanks for sharing.
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::Foxfire66
06/15/07 3:43 PM GMT
This is a cute lookin little guy!!
The ones we have here in Fl. are sorta scrungy lookin!! :-)
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::jswgpb
06/15/07 4:41 PM GMT
Perfect for the pot. :)
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.dwdharvey
06/15/07 8:30 PM GMT
Awe . . . this is just too cute..
Very Well Done, thanks for sharing, Don
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::fogz
06/15/07 9:11 PM GMT
lovely capture PJ! We do not see many red squirrels at all in the UK! most of them have been seen off by their grey cousins! :(
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::tigger3
06/15/07 10:14 PM GMT
Very good capture P.j. and i love the critters and yes nature is grand my friend. > ♫ ♪ ♫ :)sandi ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫
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.boremachine
06/16/07 12:07 AM GMT
oooh, what a cutie!!!
I love this one, and also you last ones, but had no time to respond to each since I had my vernissage tonight and a lot to do this week .....
be sure I enjoyed every one of your postings :o)
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.Blumie
06/16/07 12:08 AM GMT
Nature is .... amazing and I am happy you share a part of it with this lovely beauty. Funny, since a week I have the same hair color. Smile. Very good shot!
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.OrchidLadyLinda
06/16/07 1:39 AM GMT
~ Love it PJ...he's soooo cute!
Great capture!
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.teal07
06/16/07 2:51 AM GMT
aww so adorable! I love it!
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.metpin777
06/16/07 4:15 AM GMT
such a pretty little thing, she is...cool capture...

steven:)
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::wheedance
06/16/07 4:23 AM GMT
Looks like a cute little baby! What color are your squirrels? I've noticed that varies a lot around the country. Ours are reddish brownish.
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::ls123
06/16/07 11:32 AM GMT
Perfect, and it's sad how the grey ones have ousted the red ones, so this is a good memory :-)
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.theradman
06/16/07 2:07 PM GMT
I was wondering ... when I was a kid (sometime in the q4th century) there used to be tons of these around ...they used to pick on the chipmunks a lot. We used to think seeing a grey one was cool! This year I have been pleased to see one or two!! Nice shot.
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::JQ
06/16/07 7:51 PM GMT
you did well seeing him, let alone photograhing it!! hes so cuteeeeeeeeeeeee!!
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.cirquegoddess
06/17/07 5:40 AM GMT
Awwwww, what a cute shot!
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.TerryT
06/17/07 4:36 PM GMT
I thought it was a chipmunk !! great shot :)
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.Zyzyx
06/17/07 7:38 PM GMT
sweet pic
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::razorjack51
06/18/07 2:50 AM GMT
LOL! Great shot of this little cutie PJ! She has such pretty colors too! =)
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.Gergie
06/18/07 3:31 PM GMT
He looks like he's got his eye on something tasty right now.
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.4Ever_Young
06/19/07 4:29 AM GMT
Cute creature...quick hands :) Nioce shot!

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.4Ever_Young
06/19/07 4:30 AM GMT
Cute creature...quick hands :) Nioce shot!

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.jrasband123
06/21/07 4:38 AM GMT
He's so cute. We're glad you had the opportunity to capture him--on film that is.

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.hansbenoit
06/26/07 12:45 AM GMT
hey, thats awesome!! we dont have red squirrels here, just black , grey, and occasionally the albino...lol ive always wanted a pet squirrel, they ROCK!!!
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