It is a very cold day, highs only in the mid teens. These two squirrels were “frozen” in place for several minutes on the trunk of this maple tree. There were no predators visible from our back door, however these guys seemed to be in the classic “Don’t move or that thing will catch and eat us!”
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A lovely photo! Thank you!
Joanna
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Thank you Joanna, for the visit and the sweet comment. 😉
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Nice pics
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Thank you very much.
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I’ll bet that they are warming themselves up by standing still in the sunshine. I do the same thing in the backyard this time of year! Maybe I was a squirrel in a different life… 😂
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That could very well be, John. Keep enjoying the sun, its a good thing!
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Vitamin D is good!
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Amen!
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Smart squirrels, they blend in well with the tree trunk.😊
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They are very smart and in some way cunning. Thanks, Suzette.
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It’s good to be cautious in the squirrel world.
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So true, those pesky birds of prey and carnivorous mammals can be rather a bother. Thanks, Tim.
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Oh my goodness, while I’m sitting here writing, I’m watching the squirrels in my backyard. They’re enjoying my patio and the sun. Adorable little creatures, xxoo, C
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That they are, C. Every yard should be blessed with a scurry of squirrels.
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Aren’t they fun to watch?
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They are one of Nature’s best entertainers. Thanks Valerie 😉
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I am thinking of coming back as a squirrel in my next life!
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LOL… You could sure pick a worse critter for another life!
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Ooooh! A squirrel-sicle!
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LOL… I love it JC. Thanks
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I think these are what we call “red squirrels”. They chatter a lot if they see our little dog. Your photos have captured them well.
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Thanks, anne.
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They must have considered you the predator.
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Very possibly, Geoff. Sometimes they notice movement in the door window, sometimes they seem like they could care less even when we open the door and the screen door.
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Or were they basking in the sunlight?
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That is also a good suggestion. I think a combo of both: something spooked them to freeze, then the sun felt good! 😉
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They are the most hilarious little creatures! Thanks for the smile and Happy New Year!!!! 🤗💖😊
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Thank you very much, and glad you liked them. They are a ball to watch.
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My pleasure! 😊
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