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Isabel Cutler | all galleries >> Galleries >> Flying Squirrels > _MG_2805 Flying Squirrel on Squirrel Proof Feeder
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24-JUN-2006

_MG_2805 Flying Squirrel on Squirrel Proof Feeder

I couldn't believe my luck...went out on the deck in the rain with just the very dimmest of lights and managed to get the Tamron 90 macro to focus - and with the internal flash in the 20D got this shot. These little guys let you get close! I even spoke to it! (The feeder is supposed to be squirrel proof - the weight of the squirrel closes the opening to the seed...but they weren't talking about FLYING squirrel weight!) Here's some information: http://www.fws.gov/endangered/i/a/saa8g.html and a close encounter report: http://www.sitnews.us/PhotoGallery/KathyStack/092003_flying_squirrel.html

Canon EOS 20D
1/100s f/8.0 at 90.0mm iso800 with Flash full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Digipets26-Jun-2006 03:41
Very determined little thing isn't it? Nice catch.
Ellie
Guest 25-Jun-2006 21:49
They have very thick looking coats. Very nice capture.
Carrie25-Jun-2006 14:29
Great shot! Cute little fella! You have such wonderful wildlife up there in them thar hills! ;-)
Digital Nuts25-Jun-2006 14:08
I can't imagine why the girl in the article thought they were ugly! they are very cute with those huge eyes! Great shots!
Judith
Guest 25-Jun-2006 12:05
Wow, what a shot!
Patty
Guest 25-Jun-2006 11:40
Wow! Isn't it adorable!
littleheifer25-Jun-2006 10:03
This is awesome. The closest shot I have seen of these. And another squirrel proof feeder foiled.
Nancy
Guest 25-Jun-2006 04:32
Wow! Great shot!! Count me as one that thinks the little guy is as cute as can be!
pemkid25-Jun-2006 03:43
I thought he was kinda cute with the big eyes.
Deb
Guest 25-Jun-2006 03:07
Nice capture, but what a hideous creature!