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reh321 · 06-19-2018, 03:22 PM - **2 Likes**

Over {US} Memorial Day weekend we were in Canada, and returned via Windsor, so made our "last hurrah" stop at a park there. I had seen just a few squirrels all weekend, and had photographed none, so I was determined to photograph one there. But it was becoming a hot and muggy day - any self-respecting squirrel was probably indoor enjoying the A/C. Suddenly we saw this young lady {literally} trotting down the path toward us. Eventually she stopped, obviously puzzled. The sign clearly said "Animal Trail", not "People Trail", and yet there we were. After at least five minutes of indecision, she used the forest as a means of bypassing us.

**UncleVanya** · 06-23-2018, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by reh321

Over {US} Memorial Day weekend we were in Canada, and returned via Windsor, so made our "last hurrah" stop at a park there. I had seen just a few squirrels all weekend, and had photographed none, so I was determined to photograph one there. But it was becoming a hot and muggy day - any self-respecting squirrel was probably indoor enjoying the A/C. Suddenly we saw this young lady {literally} trotting down the path toward us. Eventually she stopped, obviously puzzled. The sign clearly said "Animal Trail", not "People Trail", and yet there we were. After at least five minutes of indecision, she used the forest as a means of bypassing us.

That's a great story!

reh321 · 06-24-2018, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

That's a great story!

Thank you. I learned a little about story telling from Rupert .... but I don't have his imagination.

Neuse River Sailor · 06-27-2018, 01:23 PM - **2 Likes**

Focus peaking is helping me with my squirrel pictures. I can still focus my Takumars without it, but it speeds up the process considerably. That helps a lot with the fidgety little rodents that don't stay put for long. Fujifilm X-T20, SMC Takumar 105 f/2.8 at f/2.8, 1/58s, ISO 400.

redox61 · 06-28-2018, 08:00 PM - **7 Likes**

K-70 and FA77

normhead · 06-29-2018, 10:20 AM - **4 Likes**

My guys were out there squabbling and carrying on again today,

Marcus Rowland · 06-30-2018, 01:17 PM - **2 Likes**

More from Kensington Gardens, about 8.20 PM on June 1st.

**Riggomatic** · 06-30-2018, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by normhead

My guys were out there squabbling and carrying on again today,

Must have been a board meeting going on

**paulh** · 07-01-2018, 09:04 AM - **3 Likes**

I missed focus on the little guy, but I still kind of like the shot.

Neuse River Sailor · 07-01-2018, 01:41 PM

Paul, the natural setting really makes the shot. A city park counts for natural setting for a squirrel.

reh321 · 07-08-2018, 02:59 PM

I have seen very few squirrels lately, and none of them has been slow enough for me to give them what Rupert always called "their 15 minutes of fame". Between mid-May and mid-Oct, vegetation is very lush here, so squirrels can stay in their natural habitat,{now leafy} trees and munch on fresh vegetation to their heart's content. I feel glad for them .... even as I miss them.

**UncleVanya** · 07-08-2018, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by reh321

I have seen very few squirrels lately, and none of them has been slow enough for me to give them what Rupert always called "their 15 minutes of fame". Between mid-May and mid-Oct, vegetation is very lush here, so squirrels can stay in their natural habitat,{now leafy} trees and munch on fresh vegetation to their heart's content. I feel glad for them .... even as I miss them.

Ditto - I hear them and they occasionally make themselves known but briefly. They are elusive while the leaves are thick.

Marcus Rowland · 07-09-2018, 12:50 PM

More from Kensington Gardens, where I was testing a 24mm lens today - within about a foot of a foolhardy squirrel!

Kennygee · 07-09-2018, 05:36 PM

This squirrel has earned the name "Twinkle Toes" because he could climb a 6 " pole to reach my old feeder like it was nothing and every thing in there would be on the ground in a matter of minutes! I have changed feeders and have a dedicated one for him------ If he can get to it

I always put some sunflower on the ground for him just in case

reh321 · 07-09-2018, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by Kennygee

This squirrel has earned the name "Twinkle Toes" because he could climb a 6 " pole to reach my old feeder like it was nothing and every thing in there would be on the ground in a matter of minutes! I have changed feeders and have a dedicated one for him------ If he can get to it

I always put some sunflower on the ground for him just in case

My experience is that the only that will slow them down are professional solutions based on knowledge of them - feeders which "sag" and deny access based on their weight, and baffles which are too slippery and too unstable for them to climb past.

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06-19-2018, 03:22 PM - 2 Likes	#2161
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Over {US} Memorial Day weekend we were in Canada, and returned via Windsor, so made our "last hurrah" stop at a park there. I had seen just a few squirrels all weekend, and had photographed none, so I was determined to photograph one there. But it was becoming a hot and muggy day - any self-respecting squirrel was probably indoor enjoying the A/C. Suddenly we saw this young lady {literally} trotting down the path toward us. Eventually she stopped, obviously puzzled. The sign clearly said "Animal Trail", not "People Trail", and yet there we were. After at least five minutes of indecision, she used the forest as a means of bypassing us.

06-23-2018, 02:05 PM	#2162
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,464	Originally posted by reh321 Over {US} Memorial Day weekend we were in Canada, and returned via Windsor, so made our "last hurrah" stop at a park there. I had seen just a few squirrels all weekend, and had photographed none, so I was determined to photograph one there. But it was becoming a hot and muggy day - any self-respecting squirrel was probably indoor enjoying the A/C. Suddenly we saw this young lady {literally} trotting down the path toward us. Eventually she stopped, obviously puzzled. The sign clearly said "Animal Trail", not "People Trail", and yet there we were. After at least five minutes of indecision, she used the forest as a means of bypassing us. That's a great story!

06-24-2018, 04:39 PM	#2163
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by UncleVanya That's a great story! Thank you. I learned a little about story telling from Rupert .... but I don't have his imagination.

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Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	More from Kensington Gardens, about 8.20 PM on June 1st.

06-30-2018, 03:47 PM	#2168
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Originally posted by normhead My guys were out there squabbling and carrying on again today, Must have been a board meeting going on

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	I missed focus on the little guy, but I still kind of like the shot.

07-01-2018, 01:41 PM	#2170
Neuse River Sailor Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 531	Paul, the natural setting really makes the shot. A city park counts for natural setting for a squirrel.

07-08-2018, 02:59 PM	#2171
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	I have seen very few squirrels lately, and none of them has been slow enough for me to give them what Rupert always called "their 15 minutes of fame". Between mid-May and mid-Oct, vegetation is very lush here, so squirrels can stay in their natural habitat,{now leafy} trees and munch on fresh vegetation to their heart's content. I feel glad for them .... even as I miss them.

07-08-2018, 06:33 PM	#2172
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,464	Originally posted by reh321 I have seen very few squirrels lately, and none of them has been slow enough for me to give them what Rupert always called "their 15 minutes of fame". Between mid-May and mid-Oct, vegetation is very lush here, so squirrels can stay in their natural habitat,{now leafy} trees and munch on fresh vegetation to their heart's content. I feel glad for them .... even as I miss them. Ditto - I hear them and they occasionally make themselves known but briefly. They are elusive while the leaves are thick.

07-09-2018, 12:50 PM	#2173
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	More from Kensington Gardens, where I was testing a 24mm lens today - within about a foot of a foolhardy squirrel!

07-09-2018, 07:03 PM	#2175
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by Kennygee This squirrel has earned the name "Twinkle Toes" because he could climb a 6 " pole to reach my old feeder like it was nothing and every thing in there would be on the ground in a matter of minutes! I have changed feeders and have a dedicated one for him------ If he can get to it I always put some sunflower on the ground for him just in case My experience is that the only that will slow them down are professional solutions based on knowledge of them - feeders which "sag" and deny access based on their weight, and baffles which are too slippery and too unstable for them to climb past.

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