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23-NOV-2009 Christine Hanrahan

Red squirrel at nest

Arboretum, Ottawa. This little guy hadn't quite completed his nest. He had hauled up a lot of grass and was taking a rest before going back in to pull the grass further into the hole.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/160s f/5.7 at 100.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Monique Trempe27-Nov-2009 00:55
It's so cute!
Ulla Kruys25-Nov-2009 12:18
Well done! They normally hide their nests very well!
Margot W24-Nov-2009 19:20
I always wondered where there nests were Thank you for finding this one and showing me.
V
LynnH24-Nov-2009 16:28
I love squirrels. This one is so cute. Love the nest and your POV. V
Patricia Kay24-Nov-2009 14:14
Fantastic image Christine.....BV
PauloCGama24-Nov-2009 11:51
Superb composition and details. Love it. VV
slhoornstra24-Nov-2009 07:10
Oh, this is a beautiful shot. The tension between the chipmunk and the nest is wonderful. v Textures and details are so perfectly in harmony. V
Blandine Mangin24-Nov-2009 06:39
a very nice capture ! v
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