Got Squirrel Shots? (In memorial of Rupert)

Rupert · 08-12-2016, 10:36 AM - **1 Like**

Fast they are!

This little guy said he could be at your doorstep by 5 pm today if you give him directions and have some fresh roasted peanuts waiting!

If you are smart...you will pass on his offer....they seldom travel alone. You could be "squirrel infested" in no time!

Regards!

Rupert · 08-13-2016, 12:11 PM - **3 Likes**

Gotta guard your feed box, no one will do it for you!

photolady95 · 08-13-2016, 12:18 PM

Cool shot Rupert.

I've been thinking perhaps I should make some feed boxes so they have a specific place to eat their food, instead of just on the ground. Maybe they'd be more apt to do some antics. I'll think more. All I need is lumber, screws and hinges for the top, ruler and saw, pencil to make a mark where to cut the lumber. I used to help my husband build houses so this should be easy, eh.

Rupert · 08-14-2016, 06:11 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by photolady95

I've been thinking perhaps I should make some feed boxes so they have a specific place to eat their food,

They do love their feed boxes, and there is a squirrel on my two from dawn until dusk. Check these out, also if you live near a Tractor Supply they sometimes have them.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywo...uirrel+feeders

They only leave them to take a break and let their jaws rest!

Looks like we have lost old Norm here....I think he got mad at me and took his ball and went home.

Otis will surely miss him, he is one heck of a great squirrel shooter!

We need to encourage new squirrel shooters when and where we can to keep us going!

Regards!

BTW- Otis did mention that if you can, find a squirrel feeder with A/C. I gets really hot in there!

photolady95 · 08-14-2016, 06:28 PM

We do have a Tractor Supply store but it's about 30 miles south of me, the good thing is, my nephew would take me, he likes shopping there. Plus they have a bird feeder I'd like to get another one. He bought me one for xmas last year and the squirrels can't get purchase on it. It's plastic but the edges are rounded.

As for Norm.....maybe he'll come back once gets glad in the same pants that he got mad in.

Otis sure has a lot of demands for his army. No beer no air conditioner. Especially no air conditioner, if I can't have one, neither can my squirrels.

photolady95 · 08-14-2016, 06:41 PM - **2 Likes**

Here's two I got today. I have more just have to process them. The first is a young one. And the second one was eating til he heard the whistle of that hawk.

Frozen in place:

Rupert · 08-15-2016, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

And the second one was eating til he heard the whistle of that hawk.

Those are nice shots Photolady!

Around here when a hawk nears, all the squirrels disappear and all you can see is their little gun barrels sticking out of the brush.

photolady95 · 08-15-2016, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Those are nice shots Photolady!

Around here when a hawk nears, all the squirrels disappear and all you can see is their little gun barrels sticking out of the brush.

Here the big trees in the yard tend to deter a hawk from diving straight down to the birds or squirrels. The only time I've seen them run and hide is when the hawk is in the bird bath or on the fence.

wildman · 08-15-2016, 07:02 AM - **2 Likes**

Early morning shot of Squirrel trying to get at the humming bird feeder.

Taken with a Micro Four Thirds camera through a 560mm scope.

Rupert · 08-15-2016, 07:18 AM

He has that determined look in his eyes! My bet is the will soon be drinking humming bird nectar!

Regards!

Huxley · 08-21-2016, 01:37 PM - **1 Like**

Had to bring out the FA50 1.7 as the weather was a bit inclement.

**paulh** · 08-22-2016, 03:26 PM - **1 Like**

figuring it out...

Rupert · 08-23-2016, 08:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paulh

figuring it out...

Doesn't take them long, does it!

They even steal from each other!

Regards!

**paulh** · 08-25-2016, 12:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rupert

Doesn't take them long, does it!

Not long at all!

I found a couple more shots from the archives - taken in 2012 with a Panasonic TZ1. The superzoom came in handy here

Rupert · 08-25-2016, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by paulh

I found a couple more shots from the archives - taken in 2012 with a Panasonic TZ1. The superzoom came in handy here

He sees the feeder...just look at that determined look he has!

Nice shots too!

Regards!

08-15-2016, 06:03 AM	#757
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 And the second one was eating til he heard the whistle of that hawk. Those are nice shots Photolady!Around here when a hawk nears, all the squirrels disappear and all you can see is their little gun barrels sticking out of the brush.

08-15-2016, 07:02 AM - 2 Likes	#759
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	Early morning shot of Squirrel trying to get at the humming bird feeder. Taken with a Micro Four Thirds camera through a 560mm scope. Last edited by wildman; 08-16-2016 at 08:00 PM.

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08-12-2016, 10:36 AM - 1 Like	#751
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Fast they are! This little guy said he could be at your doorstep by 5 pm today if you give him directions and have some fresh roasted peanuts waiting! If you are smart...you will pass on his offer....they seldom travel alone. You could be "squirrel infested" in no time! Regards!

08-13-2016, 12:11 PM - 3 Likes	#752
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Gotta guard your feed box, no one will do it for you!

08-13-2016, 12:18 PM	#753
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Cool shot Rupert. I've been thinking perhaps I should make some feed boxes so they have a specific place to eat their food, instead of just on the ground. Maybe they'd be more apt to do some antics. I'll think more. All I need is lumber, screws and hinges for the top, ruler and saw, pencil to make a mark where to cut the lumber. I used to help my husband build houses so this should be easy, eh.

08-14-2016, 06:11 PM - 2 Likes	#754
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 I've been thinking perhaps I should make some feed boxes so they have a specific place to eat their food, They do love their feed boxes, and there is a squirrel on my two from dawn until dusk. Check these out, also if you live near a Tractor Supply they sometimes have them. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywo...uirrel+feeders They only leave them to take a break and let their jaws rest! Looks like we have lost old Norm here....I think he got mad at me and took his ball and went home. Otis will surely miss him, he is one heck of a great squirrel shooter! We need to encourage new squirrel shooters when and where we can to keep us going! Regards! BTW- Otis did mention that if you can, find a squirrel feeder with A/C. I gets really hot in there!

08-14-2016, 06:28 PM	#755
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	We do have a Tractor Supply store but it's about 30 miles south of me, the good thing is, my nephew would take me, he likes shopping there. Plus they have a bird feeder I'd like to get another one. He bought me one for xmas last year and the squirrels can't get purchase on it. It's plastic but the edges are rounded. As for Norm.....maybe he'll come back once gets glad in the same pants that he got mad in. Otis sure has a lot of demands for his army. No beer no air conditioner. Especially no air conditioner, if I can't have one, neither can my squirrels.

08-14-2016, 06:41 PM - 2 Likes	#756
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Here's two I got today. I have more just have to process them. The first is a young one. And the second one was eating til he heard the whistle of that hawk. Frozen in place:

08-15-2016, 06:22 AM	#758
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by Rupert Those are nice shots Photolady! Around here when a hawk nears, all the squirrels disappear and all you can see is their little gun barrels sticking out of the brush. Here the big trees in the yard tend to deter a hawk from diving straight down to the birds or squirrels. The only time I've seen them run and hide is when the hawk is in the bird bath or on the fence.

08-15-2016, 07:18 AM	#760
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	He has that determined look in his eyes! My bet is the will soon be drinking humming bird nectar! Regards!

08-21-2016, 01:37 PM - 1 Like	#761
Huxley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 115	Had to bring out the FA50 1.7 as the weather was a bit inclement.

08-22-2016, 03:26 PM - 1 Like	#762
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,302	figuring it out...

08-23-2016, 08:16 PM - 1 Like	#763
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by paulh figuring it out... Doesn't take them long, does it! They even steal from each other! Regards!

08-25-2016, 12:29 PM - 1 Like	#764
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,302	Originally posted by Rupert Doesn't take them long, does it! Not long at all! I found a couple more shots from the archives - taken in 2012 with a Panasonic TZ1. The superzoom came in handy here

08-25-2016, 03:44 PM	#765
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by paulh I found a couple more shots from the archives - taken in 2012 with a Panasonic TZ1. The superzoom came in handy here He sees the feeder...just look at that determined look he has! Nice shots too! Regards!