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05 June 2011 Sam Rua

Risk vs. Reward

Sabino Canyon

A female Round-tailed ground squirrel (Spermophilus tereticaudus).

We were leaving our hike through Sabino Canyon and had stopped to
look at a Thrasher pair feeding their young in a cholla cactus
nest. We were surprised to see this ground squirrel at our feet,
standing on its hind legs literally two feet from my youngest
daughter. Normally these squirrels keep a healthy distance and
retreat into their burrows whenever humans get too close. This
one was very bold and readily took a pistachio nut meat that was
offered. She seemed most attracted to my youngest daughter and
sat and ate two pistachios while we watched from about 3 feet.


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Range View 11-Jun-2011 23:33
How lucky you are to have had such a close encounter with this gorgeous little squirrel!
Barbara
Carol Rollins09-Jun-2011 04:27
That is very bold and very unusual. How wonderful for you all to have this experience.
And, great shots to relive later. ~
Guest 08-Jun-2011 19:54
I guess with no rain these critters are starting to get bolder for food selection, nice sequence of shots, well done.
Guest 08-Jun-2011 03:30
How accommodating of her! Your daughter must send out good vibes. Nice capture. V.
lou_rozensteins07-Jun-2011 22:43
The perfect subject ..... great shots!
Jay Levin07-Jun-2011 22:24
Pistachios are addictive, Sam. This squirrel is going to have withdrawal symptoms. Nice sharp images!
Patricia Kay07-Jun-2011 21:15
Beautiful images and experience Sam...BV
Tom LeRoy07-Jun-2011 19:45
Sharp, clear, and cute! Lovely shot!V!
Guest 07-Jun-2011 15:57
Excellent images Sam...
Often the unexpected become a nice photo opportunity...
Hernan E. Enriquez07-Jun-2011 12:22
Cute images Sam, we enjoy watching them we we go to AZ!
Jim Coffman07-Jun-2011 11:57
There is no accounting for nature,Sometimes!You captured very nice images and were afforded some nice moments with this friendly and grateful little creature.
I'll bet your daughter was pleased.
firstbrook07-Jun-2011 10:39
real cool squirrel eh.......she knows who to trust ;-)
Guest 07-Jun-2011 06:21
Excellent capture Sam! V
Tom Munson07-Jun-2011 04:14
Cools shots and critter, Sam! He was very trusting.
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