rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

My wife was supposed to be on medical leave to recover from treatment, but they asked her to come in for a meeting today. I drove her there, and then during the meeting I wandered around with my camera {she works at a small college for women}. I managed to increment the shot counter by over forty, but here are some of the better pictures I took {I'll have another group ready later}

I saw a squirrel out in front of her building, then followed him back to a black walnut tree. I think I've met this guy before - he 's relatively friendly, and sometimes allowed me to come within six feet or less of him, although occasionally he'd dash up a tree for comfort. I followed him for almost an hour, but after he seemed to tire of entertaining me, I went on and found two others that would tolerate my presence for more than a second.
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Greeting

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I included this because it gives such a good view of his tail

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You can see all the walnuts still on the ground

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One of his times to retreat

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Sidewalk inspector hardly ever left the concrete

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This one seems to prefer a different fruit of the tree

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Star Shotz Loc: Weeki Wachee Fl

Great squirrel set. Last one is my favorite.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Thank you.
Yes, that one is good.
I was helped by elevation that gave me a nearly level shot without having to bend my 69-year-old back.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

I posted the remaining images from today at
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-440929-1.html#7413173

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Very well done series. These squirrels certainly look well fed and healthy!

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Thank you.

As I've commented elsewhere in another context, a Darwinian competent squirrel should do well around here - as these three demonstrate, this land produces all kinds of yummy stuff for them.

Cape Codder Loc: Cape Cod

I love watching squirrels! Your last photo is a winner! The expression on its face is priceless. Thanks for sharing.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Thank you.

One of the advantages of watching them through binoculars or telephoto lens is that you discover a lot more "personality" than you normally see.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Cute series, we have a walnut tree behind our garage, the squirrels like to run along the top of our fences.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Thank you for your comment.

Yes, around here the tops of fences - any kind, privacy to chain link - serve as squirrel expressways.

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Nice set, enjoyed.

Don