Got Squirrel Shots? (In memorial of Rupert)

photolady95 · 06-11-2016, 02:18 PM

Some from today: Shot with the M200mm lens and Sigma AF 1.4x TC.

NWS:

Huxley · 06-12-2016, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by reh321

FA50!
That guy's nose must have been almost pushing against the glass of your lens!!

Wasn't far off, they're very tame

I have others I'll post up later.

Rupert · 06-12-2016, 09:11 PM

Originally posted by xanis

We have missed you Rupert on the Sigma telephoto page. This one's for you my friend. Hope everything is well with you.

Currently in Utah on our way back from Oregon......look forward to getting back here with my friends soon!

Yes...I need to get back into the Sigma tele thread....and I will!

Best Regards!

You guys are keeping the squirrels happy...keep it up!

**Riggomatic** · 06-15-2016, 04:55 PM

A couple from today. This guy is enjoying all the sunflower seeds dropped by the birds on the new feeder.

After he caught me trying to take pictures. Seems a little upset with the rude interruption to his lunchtime snack

Huxley · 06-17-2016, 01:07 PM - **1 Like**

Again FA50

normhead · 06-18-2016, 08:58 AM - **1 Like**

The most regular of the regulars, a fixture around the feeders for the last 3 years.

And a few of her compatriots.

Rupert · 06-18-2016, 09:15 AM - **1 Like**

Finally back from Oregon...it was a long drive of almost 5400 miles...tough on an old guy!

I want to thank all of you that kept this fine thread alive and healthy...and more important the squirrels thank you too!

Some mighty fines squirrel shots were posted by you guys!

My squirrels were well fed while we were gone and seem to be as normal as ever......

What squirrels do on a hot summer day here......not much!

Regards & good to be back home here!

Rupert

photolady95 · 06-18-2016, 01:23 PM

Welcome Home Rupert! Good to see you back.

I have a couple more I got this afternoon. I made me a few saltines and peanut butter but couldn't eat them all so I took what I had left, went outside, crumbled them up and left them for the babies. Didn't take long for them to find their treat.

sherrvonne · 06-18-2016, 07:02 PM

Oh so funny the squirrels with peanut butter crackers!

Rupert · 06-19-2016, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

Welcome Home Rupert! Good to see you back.

I have a couple more I got this afternoon. I made me a few saltines and peanut butter but couldn't eat them all so I took what I had left, went outside, crumbled them up and left them for the babies. Didn't take long for them to find their treat.

Thanks Photolady

..it is good to be back!

I like that cracker idea...I'll make some up for the guys here and see what happens. Nice shots you are posting lately for sure!

I did ask that squirrel if he could be a little more active...so he hung his foot off the side a little lower!

Wonder how long until this Cheater Branch breaks off and some squirrel sues me?

Regards!

More squirrel shots...there are never too many!

photolady95 · 06-19-2016, 02:32 PM

Well, today I took some real cheese outside, placed it around the feeders but not on the ground and the squirrels ignored it. So, in conclusion I've found my babies like Black Oil sunflower seeds, bread, and crackers with peanut butter, and bananas, oranges and green persimmons, but do not really like plain old roasted peanuts, and won't eat apples.

As for the cheater branches, did you use green branches?

photolady95 · 06-19-2016, 04:35 PM

Some more from today:

Then he sees me:

**Riggomatic** · 06-19-2016, 05:33 PM - **1 Like**

Some from today at the in-laws. Their squirrels are a lot "friendlier" than mine. I used my SMC-K 135 on these, and was getting a little nervous, with it staring at me, swooshing his tale back and forth.

A quick peek to see if I'm still standing there

See my long claws, are you scared yet?

For his final trick, eating a tiny pear (just started showing up on the trees) while hanging from his back feet. Very impressive.

photolady95 · 06-20-2016, 08:20 AM

David, squirrel claws are pretty sharp, it's amazing what they can hold onto defying gravity in the process.

Another one from me so far this morning.

reh321 · 06-20-2016, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

David, squirrel claws are pretty sharp, it's amazing what they can hold onto defying gravity in the process.

Their joints also work differently, which is why they can walk face-first down a tree, while one of my cats would be helpless until she became desperately hungry.

06-19-2016, 11:33 AM	#640
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 Welcome Home Rupert! Good to see you back. I have a couple more I got this afternoon. I made me a few saltines and peanut butter but couldn't eat them all so I took what I had left, went outside, crumbled them up and left them for the babies. Didn't take long for them to find their treat. Thanks Photolady..it is good to be back! I like that cracker idea...I'll make some up for the guys here and see what happens. Nice shots you are posting lately for sure! I did ask that squirrel if he could be a little more active...so he hung his foot off the side a little lower! Wonder how long until this Cheater Branch breaks off and some squirrel sues me? Regards! More squirrel shots...there are never too many!

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06-11-2016, 02:18 PM	#631
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Some from today: Shot with the M200mm lens and Sigma AF 1.4x TC. NWS:

06-12-2016, 12:00 AM	#632
Huxley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 115	Originally posted by reh321 FA50! That guy's nose must have been almost pushing against the glass of your lens!! Wasn't far off, they're very tame I have others I'll post up later.

06-12-2016, 09:11 PM	#633
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by xanis We have missed you Rupert on the Sigma telephoto page. This one's for you my friend. Hope everything is well with you. Currently in Utah on our way back from Oregon......look forward to getting back here with my friends soon! Yes...I need to get back into the Sigma tele thread....and I will! Best Regards! You guys are keeping the squirrels happy...keep it up!

06-15-2016, 04:55 PM	#634
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	A couple from today. This guy is enjoying all the sunflower seeds dropped by the birds on the new feeder. After he caught me trying to take pictures. Seems a little upset with the rude interruption to his lunchtime snack

06-17-2016, 01:07 PM - 1 Like	#635
Huxley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 115	Again FA50

06-18-2016, 08:58 AM - 1 Like	#636
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	The most regular of the regulars, a fixture around the feeders for the last 3 years. And a few of her compatriots.

06-18-2016, 09:15 AM - 1 Like	#637
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Finally back from Oregon...it was a long drive of almost 5400 miles...tough on an old guy! I want to thank all of you that kept this fine thread alive and healthy...and more important the squirrels thank you too! Some mighty fines squirrel shots were posted by you guys! My squirrels were well fed while we were gone and seem to be as normal as ever...... What squirrels do on a hot summer day here......not much! Regards & good to be back home here! Rupert

06-18-2016, 01:23 PM	#638
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Welcome Home Rupert! Good to see you back. I have a couple more I got this afternoon. I made me a few saltines and peanut butter but couldn't eat them all so I took what I had left, went outside, crumbled them up and left them for the babies. Didn't take long for them to find their treat.

06-18-2016, 07:02 PM	#639
sherrvonne Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	Oh so funny the squirrels with peanut butter crackers!

06-19-2016, 02:32 PM	#641
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Well, today I took some real cheese outside, placed it around the feeders but not on the ground and the squirrels ignored it. So, in conclusion I've found my babies like Black Oil sunflower seeds, bread, and crackers with peanut butter, and bananas, oranges and green persimmons, but do not really like plain old roasted peanuts, and won't eat apples. As for the cheater branches, did you use green branches?

06-19-2016, 04:35 PM	#642
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Some more from today: Then he sees me:

06-19-2016, 05:33 PM - 1 Like	#643
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Some from today at the in-laws. Their squirrels are a lot "friendlier" than mine. I used my SMC-K 135 on these, and was getting a little nervous, with it staring at me, swooshing his tale back and forth. A quick peek to see if I'm still standing there See my long claws, are you scared yet? For his final trick, eating a tiny pear (just started showing up on the trees) while hanging from his back feet. Very impressive.

06-20-2016, 08:20 AM	#644
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	David, squirrel claws are pretty sharp, it's amazing what they can hold onto defying gravity in the process. Another one from me so far this morning.

06-20-2016, 09:09 AM	#645
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by photolady95 David, squirrel claws are pretty sharp, it's amazing what they can hold onto defying gravity in the process. Their joints also work differently, which is why they can walk face-first down a tree, while one of my cats would be helpless until she became desperately hungry.