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photolady95 · 07-30-2016, 12:14 PM

Mine are hiding up in the branches of the big oaks we have here. They'll come down in the evening. I hope anyway. I threw some sunflower seeds out this morning for them. I will not buy beer.......They are just out of luck on that wishing.

Rupert · 07-30-2016, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

I will not buy beer.......They are just out of luck on that wishing.

Not a bad decision Photolady.....once you start they won't let up until you make it a regular routine. They throw their empty cans and bottles all over the yard, puke on the deck when they've had too much, pee in the plant containers, and party all night like drunken sailors

....No, it's not a bad decision at all!

Regards!

Rupert · 08-01-2016, 11:52 AM - **1 Like**

One more reason not to get them started on cold beer Photolady. In the August heat they are already drunk before noon.

Disgusting little critters!

Regards!

**paulh** · 08-03-2016, 10:36 AM - **1 Like**

Been going thru my archives, and finding a squirrel shot or two....

**Skodadriver** · 08-03-2016, 11:40 AM - **1 Like**

British one taken with Vivitar 300mm F5.6 lens and Vivitar 1.5x TC at ISO 1600. We used to have lots of squirrels running round the gardens of the houses at the back of mine, till the developers bought a portion of 3 of the back gardens plus 1 whole plot and built 11 new houses and an access road on the land. Where I could barely see a house before, the new 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses now provide a less attractive outlook for me. The bats are mostly gone too, only ever see the odd one flying about.

reh321 · 08-03-2016, 04:01 PM

Around here, wooded areas provide A/C by pumping water from the aquifer to the leaves, where the cooling process known as evaporation occurs. Thus, although the temperature was over 90F today, I went for a walk since my duties took me to a local college campus. Our local fox squirrels are a hardy bunch - they take their duties seriously, so I wasn't at all surprised when this guy wanted to be sure I knew he was watching me {from a safe distance of twenty feet above me and behind a curtain of leaves}. Nothing but water for him ... but he does get to luxuriate in an air-conditioned home.

**paulh** · 08-05-2016, 12:58 PM

Grand Canyon ground squirrels are not shy...

Rupert · 08-06-2016, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Been going thru my archives, and finding a squirrel shot or two....

Love it Paul! And what a handsome guy he is too!

Originally posted by Skodadriver

We used to have lots of squirrels running round the gardens of the houses at the back of mine, till the developers bought a portion of 3 of the back gardens

That is sad

....someday the squirrels will get their revenge.

http://.com/education/SquirrelsAreToBlameForHouseFires

Originally posted by reh321

Our local fox squirrels are a hardy bunch - they take their duties seriously,

Yep, and they make fierce fighting Army Squirrels for Otis' Army of Squirrels too!

Originally posted by paulh

Grand Canyon ground squirrels are not shy...

....uhhh Paul, Otis noted that it is not his lack of shyness, the damn squirrel is trying to look up her dress! No kidding, Otis knows his squirrels, believe me!

Handsome even when youngsters!

Thanks to all for keeping this thread alive and well....Otis sends his regards and appreciation to each of you!

photolady95 · 08-07-2016, 01:47 AM - **1 Like**

Couple from yesterday.

K-50 and new to me, $30 lens, Sigma 100-300mm f4-6.7

Rupert · 08-10-2016, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

Couple from yesterday.

K-50 and new to me, $30 lens, Sigma 100-300mm f4-6.7

Wow! You got a deal! Nice shots, I really like the last one, so cute!

Regards!

We need more squirrel shots, I need to do some advertising around here and see if I can get more to post here!

There are never "too many" squirrel shots!

**csa** · 08-10-2016, 07:42 AM - **1 Like**

Rupert, this one's for you!!

You Tube

How about leaving your K1 for Otis to try out?

**paulh** · 08-10-2016, 08:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by csa

Rupert, this one's for you!!

That was great!

photolady95 · 08-10-2016, 08:55 AM

One more, taken yesterday. Actually, the first time I've seen one with stuffed cheeks.

Rupert · 08-11-2016, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by csa

Rupert, this one's for you!!

Love it Carol!

Isn't that a neat view of a squirrel's world! Fast moving little critters through all that brush terrain too! Thanks a ton for that one!

Originally posted by paulh

That was great!

Sure was, wasn't it!

No K1 for Otis...the last time I left a camera on the deck, squirrels tried to eat it.

They did get a chunk out of the strap, but just in time I saved the camera...a K20D.

**csa** · 08-11-2016, 01:45 PM

Rupert, you're most welcome. Watching that video almost makes you dizzy; they are so fast!

07-30-2016, 06:39 PM	#737
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 I will not buy beer.......They are just out of luck on that wishing. Not a bad decision Photolady.....once you start they won't let up until you make it a regular routine. They throw their empty cans and bottles all over the yard, puke on the deck when they've had too much, pee in the plant containers, and party all night like drunken sailors....No, it's not a bad decision at all! Regards!

08-06-2016, 03:14 PM	#743
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by paulh Been going thru my archives, and finding a squirrel shot or two.... Love it Paul! And what a handsome guy he is too! Originally posted by Skodadriver We used to have lots of squirrels running round the gardens of the houses at the back of mine, till the developers bought a portion of 3 of the back gardens That is sad....someday the squirrels will get their revenge. http://.com/education/SquirrelsAreToBlameForHouseFires Originally posted by reh321 Our local fox squirrels are a hardy bunch - they take their duties seriously, Yep, and they make fierce fighting Army Squirrels for Otis' Army of Squirrels too! Originally posted by paulh Grand Canyon ground squirrels are not shy... ....uhhh Paul, Otis noted that it is not his lack of shyness, the damn squirrel is trying to look up her dress! No kidding, Otis knows his squirrels, believe me! Handsome even when youngsters! Thanks to all for keeping this thread alive and well....Otis sends his regards and appreciation to each of you!

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07-30-2016, 12:14 PM	#736
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Mine are hiding up in the branches of the big oaks we have here. They'll come down in the evening. I hope anyway. I threw some sunflower seeds out this morning for them. I will not buy beer.......They are just out of luck on that wishing.

08-01-2016, 11:52 AM - 1 Like	#738
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	One more reason not to get them started on cold beer Photolady. In the August heat they are already drunk before noon. Disgusting little critters! Regards!

08-03-2016, 10:36 AM - 1 Like	#739
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Been going thru my archives, and finding a squirrel shot or two....

08-03-2016, 04:01 PM	#741
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,186	Around here, wooded areas provide A/C by pumping water from the aquifer to the leaves, where the cooling process known as evaporation occurs. Thus, although the temperature was over 90F today, I went for a walk since my duties took me to a local college campus. Our local fox squirrels are a hardy bunch - they take their duties seriously, so I wasn't at all surprised when this guy wanted to be sure I knew he was watching me {from a safe distance of twenty feet above me and behind a curtain of leaves}. Nothing but water for him ... but he does get to luxuriate in an air-conditioned home.

08-05-2016, 12:58 PM	#742
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Grand Canyon ground squirrels are not shy...

08-07-2016, 01:47 AM - 1 Like	#744
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Couple from yesterday. K-50 and new to me, $30 lens, Sigma 100-300mm f4-6.7

08-10-2016, 07:03 AM	#745
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 Couple from yesterday. K-50 and new to me, $30 lens, Sigma 100-300mm f4-6.7 Wow! You got a deal! Nice shots, I really like the last one, so cute! Regards! We need more squirrel shots, I need to do some advertising around here and see if I can get more to post here! There are never "too many" squirrel shots!

08-10-2016, 08:05 AM - 1 Like	#747
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Originally posted by csa Rupert, this one's for you!! That was great!

08-10-2016, 08:55 AM	#748
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	One more, taken yesterday. Actually, the first time I've seen one with stuffed cheeks.

08-11-2016, 11:50 AM	#749
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by csa Rupert, this one's for you!! Love it Carol! Isn't that a neat view of a squirrel's world! Fast moving little critters through all that brush terrain too! Thanks a ton for that one! Originally posted by paulh That was great! Sure was, wasn't it! No K1 for Otis...the last time I left a camera on the deck, squirrels tried to eat it. They did get a chunk out of the strap, but just in time I saved the camera...a K20D.

08-11-2016, 01:45 PM	#750
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Rupert, you're most welcome. Watching that video almost makes you dizzy; they are so fast!

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