Fox squirrel

Check out how this Fox Squirrel places his front paws and how he fans his tail. I was photographing the birds in my yard and he just gets right in front of my camera and strikes this pose. After I took his photo he turns and leaves.

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I posted a photo yesterday titled: Squirrel Fashion Statement This male was eating an acorn and when the other squirrel raised up with her new headgear, he did pause for a moment with that typical male look. He then went back to his normal business. Hey! He did notice!

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I gave her a thumbs up! Tomorrow I will post the male squirrel’s photo but I will let you decide if he liked her fashion statement or not.

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Unlike rabbits or deer, squirrels cannot digest cellulose and must rely on foods rich in protein, carbohydrates, and fat. In temperate regions early spring is the hardest time of year for squirrels, since buried nuts begin to sprout and are no longer available for the squirrel to eat, and new food sources have not become [...]

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