Friday Fun Photos

I thought I would show you the Chipmunk that was showing off its climbing powers in the garden. This is the reason I had my best camera out on the deck for the hot air balloon. He was at the tip of a 1" by 1" square wooden post. He was quite comfortable and was there for quite a while.

Hope you enjoyed him.

Friday Fun Photos - Misc.

I thought I would do something a little different for my post today. My youngest daughter seen and has heard me tell of the squirrels raiding the feeder so she bought me this t-shirt for Father's Day. I must say, I love it. The photo behind me is one of my favorite Great Blue Heron photos I have taken.

This is what happens when the Grey Squirrel goes to the feeder. He does try to be watchful as he raids the feeder.

This is my other feeder on the shed and the Black Squirrel is resting after getting a full belly.

Not to be overshadowed the chipmunk gets his fair share from the feeder.
He will kick what he doesn't want out and the other animals feed from the ground while he is at work.

I do hope you had fun.

My World # 33

This is my posting for the My World Meme. It is hosted by Klaus, Ivar, Sandy, Wren, Louise and myself. Last week there were 100 people showing their world to us. Won't you join in, I want to see where you live and thrive. Here is part of 'My World'. Happy Memorial Day to all who remember the fallen soldiers.

There have been two days in a row for the feeders to be emptied. I am hesitant to call them bird feeders. The Black Squirrel has been getting up there and sharing with all below. There is a Grey Squirrel and a Mourning Dove below.
The Grey Squirrel seems to be enjoying the situation.

The Chipmunk thought this was a good idea so he also got into the feeder. He jumped down but must have climbed up.

I am still taking a morning walk and this morning I got a surprise in a back yard by the soccer field. It is not a statue. I watched it go back in the woods and run across the open soccer field.

You see other worlds from the above link.

Wednesday Potpourri - Chipmunks and Friends

The Chipmunks have become a lot braver since I added a bird feeder. They are very aggressive with the feed on the ground and are not afraid of anyone. They share the feeder with their bigger cousins the Grey Squirrel.

Here is a Mourning Dove sharing the food.

The aggressive Boat Tailed Grackle doesn't even phase him. I saw him chase one away.

His other cousin the Black Squirrel also feed in peace from what the birds and squirrels have knocked down.

The Chipmunks is very happy with the new Chipmunk feeder.

Fun Photo Friday - From the Neighborhood

I thought I would show some fun shots I got in my area. My wife bought me a bird feeder because of my love of birds or should I say squirrel feeder. The squirrels seem to have adopted the feeder and are having some fun. I first had it near the deck but they would jump on the feeder from the deck. I moved it away so now they climb the pole and get on. This is one of the area Black Squirrels checking it out. This is a simple move for him, oh my aching back.
The Gray Squirrels are often here also taking a snack break. "Let's see, if I hang on with the back feet I can eat in comfort".
I have had a few real birds come to the feeder such as this female Cardinal. She giving me that "What are you looking at?" expression.

Here is another one that seemed to be having a bad hair day.

This is just down the street I found this. It is where a Chipmunk thinks the water drain is his personal hiding place.

These were some neighborhood fun shots this week. I hope you enjoyed the show.

Wednesday Potpourri - Squirrels

I do love the squirrels of my area of the country. The most prevalent in Kent is the Black Squirrel. This one was on my deck checking out the barrel planter, which is empty at this time of year. The sun is bright on the black fur making it look lighter but I loved the pose. The Grey Squirrel is the next prevalent one and on any day I can see either on my walks. This little guy had a Maple seed for a snack.
The Fox Squirrel is not as prevalent but are in the area. This one was eating it's prize while I golfed in PA last year.
This is a common member of the squirrel family that is hard to capture because they are so fast. The smallest of the family, the Chipmunk. It is the only one with stripes. This one was along the Cuyahoga River and its quick motions drew me to the hiding place.
This is my new prize from my trip to CVNP this past weekend. It is a small sized squirrel with a great color. It is a Red Squirrel and the first I've captured on camera. It makes me so happy to share this one with you.
Tom asked to show a mixture of the Black and Grey Squirrel so here is a crossbread from last year. It is neither Black nor Grey Squirrel. You can see him hiking with the new baby if you click to check his post.
I hope you enjoyed my Wednesday post on squirrels of NE Ohio.

Squirrels Do Know How To Pose

I was at work going to the car to go home and there was a Robin, Blue Jay and a Grey Squirrel all playing in the opening behind the parking lot. The Blue Jay was not cooperative but the other two stayed to show off. The Grey Squirrel must have been looking for something to eat and posed with its tail in the air.

I caught this Grey Squirrel in my back yard on a stump. This stump completely gave up this year and is gone.

Here is a female Black squirrel eating a toadstool. How daintily she poses while eating.
This is a Black Squirrel in my friends yard that was feeding on his acorns.

Check out the look this Fox Squirrel that me as it posed at the golf course. Okay mister, what's up.

I even caught a Chipmunk on the front porch by my wives Fall decorations. This was the day I photographed all the birds in the Buckeye Tree.

He sat there for quite a while before taking off. I had been putting Buckeyes on the window sill and it would come up and take them off when it was quiet. It was easier for him then competing in the yard with the bigger squirrels. Do you see the way he is posing and watching me out of the back of his eye. They have very good peripheral vision.

Those are my posing squirrels for today.