Nubbins II | Fox Squirrel This Fox Squirrel was looking for left over bird seed below the bird feeder. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 3/23/2013 | Fox Squirrel |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V1 with a FT-1 Adapter and an AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
| Exposure | 300mm (810mm) f/5.6 1/250s 0ev 100iso |
Winter Scape | Fox Squirrel Fox Squirrels like to munch on the crabapple seeds. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 2/03/2022 | Simple click. |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a FT-1 Adapter and an AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
| Exposure | 270mm (729mm) f/6.3 1/500s 0.33ev 1100iso |
Around the House | Fox Squirrel Portrait Finally, some nice light for a wildlife portrait. For more squirrel information and images, see Gray, Fox, or Black Squirrel | a 7 Image Story. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 1/5/2022 | Simple click through a thermopane window! |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a FT-1 Adapter and a AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
| Exposure | 300mm (810mm) f/5.6 1/500s -0.33ev 450iso |
Around the House | Fox Squirrel The squirrels are making a path between this tree and the bird feeder. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
| 1/15/2022 | Simple click through a thermopane window! |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a FT-1 Adapter and a AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
| Exposure | 200mm (540mm) f/5.6 1/500s -0.33ev 1000iso |
Nikon 1 V3 Hodgepodge | Squirrel on Ice This little fox squirrel must be really hungry to chance the icy tree limbs for a few nibbles of food. For more winter mages, see A Bit of Winter | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story This image is another image captured with a simple click on my daily walkabout. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
Details…
| Event | Daily Walkabout |
| Location | Northern Illinois |
| Date/Time | 12/30/2020 2:01pm Local Time |
| Weather | Cloudy | 48°F | Gusty Strong Winds |
| Method | Simple click |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a Nikon FT-1 Adapter & Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
| Exposure | 300mm (810mm) f/6.3 1/800s 0.33ev 1600iso |
| Post | Added a bit of definition and sharpen eye. |
Northern Illinois | 1/05/2021 11:15 am Local Time | Cloudy 32°F Light Winds
In Search of Snowbirds | Fox Squirrel Climbing This Fox Squirrel is determined to get some crabapple seeds for his next meal. Just because they are covered in snow make no difference. From this angle it’s a bit difficult to see any of its rust colored belly. For more information on the Fox Squirrel, see Gray Fox or Black Squirrel | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story After a nice snow, simple clicks can come easy. Just keep the camera close and look out the window every so often.
Quick Facts…
| Fox Squirrel Climbing … reddish-brown or brownish-grey with a rusty brownish-orange belly | |
| Habitat | Woodlands, deciduous, and mixed forests. Use trees for escaping from predators. |
| Range | Year around in Northern Illinois |
| Nest | Tree hollow or builds a leaf nest in the a crotch of a tree. |
| Diet | Eats acorns, seeds and nuts. Nuts stored for winter; locates stashes by keen sense of smell. |
| Behavior | A solitary animal; shares a feeding area. Spends its day eating, gathering, and storing food. |
| Size | Length: 17.87 to 27.48 in | Weight: 24.53 to 43.45 oz |
A Bit of Winter | Squirrel on Ice This little fox squirrel must be really hungry to chance the icy tree limbs for a few nibbles of food. For the whole story with all images, see A Bit of Winter | a 7 Image Story.
Gray Fox or Black Squirrel | Fox Squirrel Eating Crabapples No question about it, this squirrel’s long bushy tail and light tan tummy give it away as a fox squirrel. For the whole story with all images, see Gray Fox or Black Squirrel | a 7 Image Story.
