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Oct 9, 2023 10:43:57   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
BAchme wrote:
Thanks for that! Glad you are back online.


For about a week. Then back on the road for a bit!

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Oct 9, 2023 11:06:32   #
BAchme Loc: Middle Tennessee
 
Retired CPO wrote:
For about a week. Then back on the road for a bit!


Great. Hope all is well.

Stay safe.

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Oct 9, 2023 13:05:28   #
linda lagace
 
BAchme wrote:
First, I admittedly struggle with mastering the focal points on my 90 D camera and trying out a new lens, Sigma 100mm - 400mm. Consequently, they aren't up to standards.

I, however, wanted to share an extraordinary moment: seeing my first baby squirrel! Since I photographed a mating, I had hoped to see some babies, so I was thrilled when I saw this little guy. While checking out the area, I spotted what I thought was a small squirrel. I tossed it a peanut, and the next thing I knew, this tiny one was barreling straight for me. Since I’ve been working with this group, quite a few have come towards me, but this one was getting so close that I stepped back as I wasn’t sure where Mom was. Easily distracted, it went exploring. Mom did come on the scene, but shooting continuously missed that.

Quite adorable, I’d say, and the start of a beautiful tail!
First, I admittedly struggle with mastering the fo... (show quote)

Wow

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Oct 9, 2023 14:38:07   #
BAchme Loc: Middle Tennessee
 
linda lagace wrote:
Wow


Thanks. I think that might have been the word I uttered when I realized what I was seeing.

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Oct 9, 2023 14:55:55   #
jhh Loc: Lacey, WA
 
What a cute little critter - thanks for sharing your photos.
A couple years ago, a baby squirrel (a little older than yours) decided to munch on a decorative pumpkin.


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Oct 9, 2023 18:46:06   #
DeanS Loc: Capital City area of North Carolina
 
Fun series.

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Oct 10, 2023 08:22:34   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 

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Oct 10, 2023 11:17:43   #
BAchme Loc: Middle Tennessee
 
jaymatt wrote:


Thanks, encouragement is always appreciated at my stage!

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Oct 10, 2023 11:38:39   #
DebAnn Loc: Toronto
 
BAchme wrote:
First, I admittedly struggle with mastering the focal points on my 90 D camera and trying out a new lens, Sigma 100mm - 400mm. Consequently, they aren't up to standards.

I, however, wanted to share an extraordinary moment: seeing my first baby squirrel! Since I photographed a mating, I had hoped to see some babies, so I was thrilled when I saw this little guy. While checking out the area, I spotted what I thought was a small squirrel. I tossed it a peanut, and the next thing I knew, this tiny one was barreling straight for me. Since I’ve been working with this group, quite a few have come towards me, but this one was getting so close that I stepped back as I wasn’t sure where Mom was. Easily distracted, it went exploring. Mom did come on the scene, but shooting continuously missed that.

Quite adorable, I’d say, and the start of a beautiful tail!
First, I admittedly struggle with mastering the fo... (show quote)


Sweet little things. You raise a good point. There are hundreds of squirrels around my neighborhood but I've never seen a baby one. I'm wondering where the moms are hiding them away.

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Oct 10, 2023 12:23:18   #
Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY
 
BAchme wrote:
First, I admittedly struggle with mastering the focal points on my 90 D camera and trying out a new lens, Sigma 100mm - 400mm. Consequently, they aren't up to standards.

I, however, wanted to share an extraordinary moment: seeing my first baby squirrel! Since I photographed a mating, I had hoped to see some babies, so I was thrilled when I saw this little guy. While checking out the area, I spotted what I thought was a small squirrel. I tossed it a peanut, and the next thing I knew, this tiny one was barreling straight for me. Since I’ve been working with this group, quite a few have come towards me, but this one was getting so close that I stepped back as I wasn’t sure where Mom was. Easily distracted, it went exploring. Mom did come on the scene, but shooting continuously missed that.

Quite adorable, I’d say, and the start of a beautiful tail!
First, I admittedly struggle with mastering the fo... (show quote)


Cutie, BAchme

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Oct 11, 2023 01:33:33   #
BAchme Loc: Middle Tennessee
 
DebAnn wrote:
Sweet little things. You raise a good point. There are hundreds of squirrels around my neighborhood but I've never seen a baby one. I'm wondering where the moms are hiding them away.


Because I am actually working on writing a book, I have learned a bit as I wondered that myself. Given I photographed a mating routine, I hoped to see the results.

Here's what I have learned so far. Mother squirrels are extremely protective and keep their young in the nest until they are about 2/3 to 3/4 grown. They say typically about 3 months. Lately, I have been hearing a lot of frustrated moms, and a few times I have tracked the sound and found a mom who seems pretty worn out. They build their nests, which are called a drey, in the trees. You probably have even seen one. Look for a well-formed bunch of leaves, and then they weave twigs to make it more secure. Other times, they may have a nest in a tree knot. I spotted a squirrel one day actually going into a tree hole.

Looking at pictures of babies, I think my little cutie was much younger. The mom, however, was with them, but sadly she was moving fast, and I lost those shots!

So that's what I've learned so far


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Oct 11, 2023 08:34:08   #
DebAnn Loc: Toronto
 
BAchme wrote:
Because I am actually working on writing a book, I have learned a bit as I wondered that myself. Given I photographed a mating routine, I hoped to see the results.

Here's what I have learned so far. Mother squirrels are extremely protective and keep their young in the nest until they are about 2/3 to 3/4 grown. They say typically about 3 months. Lately, I have been hearing a lot of frustrated moms, and a few times I have tracked the sound and found a mom who seems pretty worn out. They build their nests, which are called a drey, in the trees. You probably have even seen one. Look for a well-formed bunch of leaves, and then they weave twigs to make it more secure. Other times, they may have a nest in a tree knot. I spotted a squirrel one day actually going into a tree hole.

Looking at pictures of babies, I think my little cutie was much younger. The mom, however, was with them, but sadly she was moving fast, and I lost those shots!

So that's what I've learned so far
Because I am actually working on writing a book, I... (show quote)


Thanks for the update - hope your book writing goes well.

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