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Red Squirrel


Red Squirrel
Photo Information
Copyright: Trevor McLeod (rapidshot) Silver Note Writer [C: 5 W: 0 N: 58] (421)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-11
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC H50
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-12 10:51
Viewed: 238
Points: 8
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Saw this guy at the park yesterday. He was actually posing for me. He kept turning around to meet my camera. He must be getting paid well in nuts for that. LOL



DIET

Unlike rabbits or deer, squirrels cannot digest cellulose and must rely on foods rich in protein, carbohydrates, and fat. In temperate regions early spring is the hardest time of year for squirrels, since buried nuts begin to sprout and are no longer available for the squirrel to eat, and new food sources have not become available yet. During these times squirrels rely heavily on the buds of trees. Squirrels' diet consists primarily of a wide variety of plant food, including nuts, seeds, conifer cones, fruits, fungi and green vegetation. However some squirrels also consume meat, especially when faced with hunger.[2] Squirrels have been known to eat insects, eggs, small birds, young snakes and smaller rodents.

Ground and tree squirrels are typically diurnal, while flying squirrels tend to be nocturnal—except for lactating flying squirrels and their offspring, which have a period of diurnality during the summer.[3]
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2924 W: 34 N: 8671] (32310)
  • [2009-10-12 10:56]

Hi Trevor. You were able to get a fine pose out of this Squirrel. Taken with good detail in the fine looking fur with natural warm colours. I like the catch light in the large dark eye. well done TFS.
Nick..

hello Trevor

for me this photo of the Red Squirrel it is your best shot on TN,
an excellent and beautiful photo of the Red Squirrel
shot with very fine POV and framing, superb focus on it
with great sharpnessa and details, and a lovely
warm colour tones, TFS

Asbed

Hello Trevor.
This is a great shot, perfect color balance and focus,
I like the composition.
TFS. Lawhill

This guy is so cute. The rounded had makes him look like a baby. Very nicely framed.

Do you have the excact location of this shot ?

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