Posts for: BAchme
May 13, 2024 00:26:20 #
UniqueShot wrote:
I ended up working all-day Friday – heading home, ... (show quote)
Wow, what a shot and what an experience to see something like this! Thanks for sharing!
May 13, 2024 00:25:29 #
Tonytee wrote:
Lens: Canon EF-S 55-250mm, IS, STM. Camera: Canon EOS 7D MK II Photo Location: Sherwood Forest ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/200s Aperture: F5.6.
Manual Priority Mode with Multi-Segment Metering. F/L @200mm.
Thanks very much for viewing.
Tony :))
Manual Priority Mode with Multi-Segment Metering. F/L @200mm.
Thanks very much for viewing.
Tony :))
Looks beautiful. Like it posed!
May 13, 2024 00:24:35 #
dwmoar wrote:
Camera: Canon R50 Mirrorless
Lens: Canon EF-S 60mm Macro
ISO: 800
Aperture: f/5
Shutter Speed: Varied
Exposure Mode: Manual
Focal Length: 60mm
Flash: None
Teleconverter or Extension Tubes: None
Lens: Canon EF-S 60mm Macro
ISO: 800
Aperture: f/5
Shutter Speed: Varied
Exposure Mode: Manual
Focal Length: 60mm
Flash: None
Teleconverter or Extension Tubes: None
Beautiful set with such details!
May 13, 2024 00:24:01 #
black mamba wrote:
On the more northern sections, you see a lot of meadows and valleys. It's a very leisurely ride. The speed limit is 35 MPH, occasionally 45 MPH. You don't want to get caught speeding...the minimum fine is $500.00. It's federally owned land and they are dead serious about enforcing the speed limits.
It's beautiful. It looks like a movie scene, with lovely colors! I guess they want you to slow down and enjoy the view!
May 12, 2024 05:26:12 #
If you ever watch a squirrel when given a nut, you might observe that they are a bit fastidious with them. Typically, they don't chow down! In fact, at times, they may outright reject an offering. In the beginning, that made me wonder, and I admit more than once that I tested one to see if it tasted funny! So typical me, I did some research!
So here it goes! If you don't want to understand, stop here and look at the images!
Come to find out there is some madness to their routine. If you watch closely they usually go through a process. Initially, they hold it in their mouth, which immediately puts their scent on the nut, and then they begin a quality control test on the nut. They will sniff it to test its freshness, which immediately determines if it is suitable for burying or if it should instead be eaten. Then, you will often see them do a shake-rattle movement with their paws to determine if there is actually a nut inside and how big it is! Squirrels can bury anywhere between 3000 -10,000 nuts, and they will do what is called spatial chunking in that they actually bury them according to the type of nut. So you might have a section for peanutville, walnutville and so on. They also scatter over a distance to prevent a loss if something happens in a particular area. Their strong sense of smell allows them to be able to stiff through the dirt. Pretty amazing little GPS system they have going! In addition, should they think another squirrel is watching them when they are burying them, they will do what is called deceptive caching. This means they will go through the entire burying process, including what seems to be dropping the nut in and covering it, and all the while, it is safely tucked inside their mouth. Watching them go through the process, it often takes a while before they select the place. So I guess when they actually eat it, they usually take their time and enjoy it!
So that's what I know so far, and more than most of you might want to know!
These are some of my shots where they seem to be examining the quality of my peanuts! Sometimes, their expressions suggest they are questioning their decisions!
Hope you enjoy!
So here it goes! If you don't want to understand, stop here and look at the images!
Come to find out there is some madness to their routine. If you watch closely they usually go through a process. Initially, they hold it in their mouth, which immediately puts their scent on the nut, and then they begin a quality control test on the nut. They will sniff it to test its freshness, which immediately determines if it is suitable for burying or if it should instead be eaten. Then, you will often see them do a shake-rattle movement with their paws to determine if there is actually a nut inside and how big it is! Squirrels can bury anywhere between 3000 -10,000 nuts, and they will do what is called spatial chunking in that they actually bury them according to the type of nut. So you might have a section for peanutville, walnutville and so on. They also scatter over a distance to prevent a loss if something happens in a particular area. Their strong sense of smell allows them to be able to stiff through the dirt. Pretty amazing little GPS system they have going! In addition, should they think another squirrel is watching them when they are burying them, they will do what is called deceptive caching. This means they will go through the entire burying process, including what seems to be dropping the nut in and covering it, and all the while, it is safely tucked inside their mouth. Watching them go through the process, it often takes a while before they select the place. So I guess when they actually eat it, they usually take their time and enjoy it!
So that's what I know so far, and more than most of you might want to know!
These are some of my shots where they seem to be examining the quality of my peanuts! Sometimes, their expressions suggest they are questioning their decisions!
Hope you enjoy!
May 12, 2024 01:40:17 #
Reuss Griffiths wrote:
Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes two. Or so it would seem. Do squirrels have pouches. I used to have hamsters as a kid and they had pouches that they could load up with lots of nuts. I gave them peanut butter once. Easy going in, not so much coming out.
BTW, peanut butter may be cheaper than peanuts in the shell if your pals will go for it.
BTW, peanut butter may be cheaper than peanuts in the shell if your pals will go for it.
Not down here it isn't! Then they will expect me to feed them with little spoons.
May 12, 2024 01:38:03 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Always enjoy your squirrel shots Barb. Maybe you should consider fixing them a to-go plate! Hope you are feeling better.
Don
Don
I'm glad to hear that! Yeah, right, and next, they will want me to leave the whole bag!
Thanks, feeling a bit better each day!
May 12, 2024 01:34:54 #
joecichjr wrote:
Their nut-taking abilities are dwarfed in comparis... (show quote)
Thanks sincerely appreciate your kind feedback. I agree Chipmunks wrote the book on how to stuff your mouth!
May 12, 2024 01:32:42 #
AirWalter wrote:
These little rascals used to hide this type of nut... (show quote)
Yup, I believe it. Actually, they hide nuts by categories!
May 12, 2024 01:31:42 #
Retired CPO wrote:
That's a cool set, Barb! Maybe a "Take Home" bag!??
Thanks. Oh yeah, I'll be sure to add it to my grocery list! A squirrelly bag!
May 12, 2024 01:30:07 #
May 12, 2024 01:29:42 #
NMGal wrote:
They are so funny.
Yup, good for lifting my mood always!
May 12, 2024 01:29:14 #
kpmac wrote:
Those guys are a little squirrelly.
Yup, I agree!
May 12, 2024 01:28:47 #
jederick wrote:
Fun series...we have a few in the 'hood and they come into our yard and steal the peanuts the Scrub Jays have burried in the lawn. If the Jays catch them, it is a loud melee!! 
Thanks! Yeah, I bet it's not good to steal!
May 12, 2024 01:27:50 #
randave2001 wrote:
Another fine set. Maybe they should talk to the chipmunks.
Thanks! Yeah, I have watched some chipmunks in my day and they have it down to a science. I haven't seen any down here, so I guess my guys might need to catch some YouTube videos!