I blame a fellow blogger for this post…He had to go and mention squirrels thinking devious thoughts and look what happened….a squirrel had a devious thought! It’s all your fault El Guapo!
Once upon a time, yesterday, there was a devious squirrel…It was too close to the raccoon nest and I had to wonder…Was it plotting to somehow sneak in around “Mommy” and harass the baby or babies?
The raccoon mother was awake a mere 30 seconds before this and probably still was…how she did not hear this squirrel approach I’ll never know. Luckily for the squirrel, she wasn’t aware…this could have turned out very badly for the devious squirrel!
That must have been a fascinating interaction (or almost interaction) to watch!
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It was like watching a train coming down the tracks!
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Grey squirrels are native to North America and were first released in the UK in 1876 in Henbury Park, Cheshire. It’s not clear why they were introduced and the Victorians had no idea of the risks of introducing non-native species.
They carry a disease called squirrel pox which does not affect them but kills the native Red squirrels. There are only a few areas left in the UK with Red squirrels, mainly in Scotland.
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Isn’t that sad…I wonder how the grey squirrels got there…a mystery that will never be solved.
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The Victorians have a lot to answer for. They brought Himalayan balsam, Japanese knotweed and Rhododendron from the East and these plants have caused havoc. They are difficult to get rid of.
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They were pretty careless weren’t they!!?
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Great pics. Sometimes when I go walking, there are a couple of nasty looking squirrels that run out on the sidewalk at me. Practically stop my heart. I’m pretty sure they’re devious and planning something…
Thanks for stopping by my site. I appreciate it!
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You’re very welcome..Thanks for stopping by my site!
Yes…some of them are very intimidating…some of them are scared to death if they see the smallest glimpse of me.
You inspired me to pull out a brochure that I was given by an editor. I’m totally stuck on the fence about pursuing a publishing house or just self publishing…the manuscript is done, and has been through some preliminary editing already…but what to do…sigh…that is my dilemma…start the process wit the editor..or createspace. Tough, tough decision for me.
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I’m still trying for the traditional route. My first novel was published by a small press, but they’re mostly e-books, and I still had to do the majority of marketing myself (though they’ve been great to work with). Of course, even with a traditional publisher, unless one is Stephen King, one must market him or herself. Sigh.
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I second your “sigh”….that is what is making me hesitate…if I do most of the heavy lifting..is it worth it?
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Enter Amazon’s contest next year. Then maybe you’ll win and the answer will solve itself. 🙂
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LOL! If only!!
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Good call! Run. Run like the wind.
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Running! Running!
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“Curiosity killed the cat”, but not the squirrel. 😀
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I was thinking about that as I wrote this, lol!
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Again, “Great minds.” 😀
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This is getting SCARY!
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I know….it is. I think we’re morphing into one another. 😯
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Good for me…bad for you, lol!
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Great photos once again Zannyro!
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Awwwwwwww…THANK YOU!
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This is a magical capture, but could have turned out bad for the squirrel, I’d have thought… inquisitive little critter that could have ended with a puncture wound or two I’m sure, glad he turned around rather for the nuts that had been put out for him…
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I’m glad he turned around too..I couldn’t believe what I was seeing when he crept into my viewfinder.
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Great captures. What a curious little rascal!
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Surprised me..how curious!
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This is funny.
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LOVE THESE IMAGES!! I’m going to keep trying some ideas I have for the squirrels…these images encouraged me to be more inventive!
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Good shots. Too bad it didn’t get closer. That could have been fun to watch. 🙂
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HIGHLY EXCITING AT ANY RATE!!
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I feel like he is saying, “Are you my mother?”
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Are you familiar with that children’s book? It is a good one.
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🙂 🙂
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I love that book. So sweet.
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Awwwwwwwww! 🙂
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Will the racoon attack the squirrel when provoked?
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I imagine it would…they are fierce creatures!!
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Ouch for the squirrel then….
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Oh yes…the squirrel is a fierce creature too…but the raccoon is “badder”.
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I love these trees! And there is so much life on the bark!
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🙂 I thought you’d enjoy more images!
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You thought right.
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🙂 I’ll put a few more images up of the raccoon with the tree soon…
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Fantastica serie di scatti, complimenti 🙂
Buon fine settimana, Pat
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Grazie Pat! Mi piace il tuo weekend!
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