Young Grey Squirrel

Mar 19, 2014 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2014, Gray Squirrel, Nikon 1 V1, Walkabout, Wildlife

Young Grey Squirrel

Young Grey Squirrel  Today’s walkabout yielded an image seen frequently during early spring in northern Illinois.  The squirrels are scurrying about looking for food anywhere they can find it.  This guy had to defend his tree with a nest up higher from another squirrel.  As he saw the other squirrel approaching his tree, he quickly ran down the trunk to the ground and had a little face to face scuffle with the offender.  The offender quickly decided to find another tree.  Nature can be full of drama if we just take a little time to observe it.

Gray Squirrel

Dec 31, 2013 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2013, Gray Squirrel, Nikon 1 V1, Walkabout, Wildlife

12/31/2013 Gray Squirrel

Gray Squirrel  On my last walkabout of the year, it seems altogether fitting and proper to capture an image of a grey squirrel quietly eating his dinner.  This guy is a particularly beautiful specimen.  I’m not sure yet if I’ll continue daily images again next year.  Right now, I’m just happy that I was able to accomplish my goal for 2013.  Have a Happy New Year.