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Sunday, April 20, 2008

Camera Critters 2

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My backpack had gotten wet from a spilled water bottle, so we emptied it and hung it on a tree in the campsite at Bryce Canyon National Park so it could dry out. This Golden Mantle Squirrel did not believe that that was all there was to it. There must be treats in there, right? No. These campers know better than to feed the animals. People food is not good for wild critters. (Makes you think about what you eat, doesn't it?) And critters who learn to beg are especially at risk when the tourists go home.
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Golden Mantle Squirrels are a bit larger than chipmunks. They have stripes on their sides, but not on their faces as the chipmunks do.
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35 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 8:41 AM

    What a great opportunity for a wonderful photo. He wasn't scared off by your presence so close by, either. It is a beautiful squirrel species.

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  2. Lilli & NevadaApril 20, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    That is so cute, gosh i love squirrels there just so interesting

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  3. JuliApril 20, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    Sneaky little buggers. They are constantly trying to get at our bird feeders. My critter is here if you want to check it out.

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  4. KyaniteApril 20, 2008 at 9:40 AM

    What a good shot & post.
    He looks like the Ground Squirells I know from Saskatchewan, Canada.

    See you tomorrow @ Odd Shots.
    Best wishes
    Blue

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  5. Misty DawnSApril 20, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    What a cute photo! He was definitely wishing you would have forgotten even a little morsel in that backpack ;-) Thanks for playing CC - this is such an adorable shot.

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  6. CathApril 20, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    That is so cute! He looks very disappointed.

    Katney - I read our comment at Daryl's re the photo comp. I voted for you first on one computer, and Daryl first on another. So you should have AT LEAST one vote! Not a zero. I think the comp is not fairly assessed. Just to let you know it was not because I found out you could only vote once, because I used two computers to do it so you each got a vote from me.

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  7. CarlettaApril 20, 2008 at 12:03 PM

    What a cute picture!

    Thanks for coming by mine earlier.

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  8. CaroleApril 20, 2008 at 12:41 PM

    Great shot!

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  9. Jane Hards PhotographyApril 20, 2008 at 1:41 PM

    So many sqiurrels today and none on my island. Such a cutie.

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  10. AshrunnerApril 20, 2008 at 1:47 PM

    Golden Mantle Squirrels are really cool subjects. Their tameness makes them even more fun to shoot. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. DinaApril 20, 2008 at 1:49 PM

    What a face! Good he didn't just chew on your bag.

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  12. threesidesofcrazyApril 20, 2008 at 2:06 PM

    I guess they wanted to go back home with you.

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  13. Mom Knows EverythingApril 20, 2008 at 2:16 PM

    That is a great shot!

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  14. KostasApril 20, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    Wow! Beloved, cute and beautiful!

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  15. MicheleApril 20, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Hehe... aren't they the best!! Love 'em!

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  16. MikeApril 20, 2008 at 3:22 PM

    That's a great picture. I've had squirrels come to my steps before but I just fed them peanuts. I had to stop as they were getting bolder and I didn't want them in my house lol.

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  17. imacApril 20, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    Poor litttle fella, sooo cute and a great post for Camera Critters.

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  18. DeeMomApril 20, 2008 at 4:43 PM

    Great picture...Hubby uses the Bear bag thing when they go to the Boundary Waters...BUT sometimes there is ESSENCE of OREOS that can sure turn a nose of a critter...

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  19. Marcos SantosApril 20, 2008 at 5:57 PM

    The curiosity is one of their weapons to survive

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  20. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    What a cute photo!

    And I agree - i hate seeing people feed the animals people food.

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  21. SharonApril 20, 2008 at 7:30 PM

    What a great catch! He is really cute.

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  22. IndraniApril 20, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    Wow a friendly squirrel. I wish one would visit me. As you said we have to be careful what we feed them.

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  23. ShannonWApril 20, 2008 at 7:44 PM

    He is too cute.

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  24. judi/GmjApril 20, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    Great shot. Good for you not feeding the critters when camping.

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  25. Snooty PrimadonaApril 20, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    Hey, you're lucky to still have that backpack in tact. Anything left outside around here goes to the making of the squirrel's nests, lol. Cute little creatures, but destructive.

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  26. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 10:36 PM

    I imagine you get to see lots of critters while camping. I am not the outdoorsy type at all so miss out on that stuff.

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  27. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 11:18 PM

    Sweet critter - great shot!

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  28. PaulieApril 21, 2008 at 1:16 AM

    What a cutie! Good thing he was jsut sitting n it and not inside!

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  29. Kerri FarleyApril 21, 2008 at 4:08 AM

    Oh, what a cutie! Great shot!

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  30. Heart of RachelApril 21, 2008 at 6:58 AM

    Good thing you had your camera handy. Great timing. Looks like he was up there investigating for some free meal.

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  31. ratmammyApril 21, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    What a sweet photo! Great close up! And thanks for visiting my blog!

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  32. GretchenApril 21, 2008 at 8:19 AM

    That is a really cute photo!

    Where is that national park located?

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  33. AnonymousApril 22, 2008 at 7:32 AM

    Cute little squirrel! :-)

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  34. Coy HillApril 23, 2008 at 3:26 AM

    Cute little Critter you have here!

    Thanks for your nice comment at Country Captures.

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  35. Teena in TorontoApril 23, 2008 at 12:40 PM

    What a great candid shot!

    Thanks for visiting :)

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