That’s probably wise. One must try to remember that they are indeed wild. The squirrels in my back yard are living the life of Riley. They’ve started turning their noses up to the peanuts I leave out for them. This is because I make my 97-year-old uncle a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every morning. After I cut off the crusts, (he’s very picky) I throw them into the brush in the back yard. The squirrels have developed a taste for them. I thought our fox was eating them, but I saw one holding a crust in his paws, nibbling away like a champ.
Isn’t it wonderful to develop a rapport with animals in the wild? I always feel honored and blessed when such relationships develop. Back in the Eighties I worked for Georgetown University’s law library. We had a squirrel there who eventually would take peanuts in the shell right from my hand and open them in front of me, consume them and wait for more. Sometimes I’d devote my entire 30 minute lunch break to him. Being both unoriginal and prosaic, I dubbed him “Peanut.” I think he must have come from this tribe of squirrel on Capital Hill, in front of Union Station that were famous for their relaxed attitude to humans. Many of them would accept treats directly from human hands. I wonder if they are still around?
Actually I took these with a flash handheld. I’d go out every night when they got there, and they got used to me being around. I was able to get fairly close.
Yes, several summers ago we were having a drought. We left water in the birdbaths everyday for the birds and a family of screech owls would come every night right after it got dark.
Amazing shots! Did you use a tripod to capture these? I’m having a little difficulty with my tripod. It is very light weight which is a good thing, in and of itself; however, when I put my super zoom lens on my camera, the whole thing wants to tip over. Ouch! Here’s my contribution to today’s BOTD. http://ecstaticeclectica.com/2019/09/16/granny-shot-it-botd-challenge-september-16-2019/
We used to have an Eagle Owl visit, I have a few shots, but it has been absent for a while.
This is a nice collection. Were they shot at your property?
Granny Shot It 
Thanks! I was pretty happy with it.
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Gorgeous!
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That’s probably wise. One must try to remember that they are indeed wild. The squirrels in my back yard are living the life of Riley. They’ve started turning their noses up to the peanuts I leave out for them. This is because I make my 97-year-old uncle a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every morning. After I cut off the crusts, (he’s very picky) I throw them into the brush in the back yard. The squirrels have developed a taste for them. I thought our fox was eating them, but I saw one holding a crust in his paws, nibbling away like a champ.
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I always was a little hesitant to hand feed squirrels. I was concerned that they might bite. But they are always entertaining to watch.
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Isn’t it wonderful to develop a rapport with animals in the wild? I always feel honored and blessed when such relationships develop. Back in the Eighties I worked for Georgetown University’s law library. We had a squirrel there who eventually would take peanuts in the shell right from my hand and open them in front of me, consume them and wait for more. Sometimes I’d devote my entire 30 minute lunch break to him. Being both unoriginal and prosaic, I dubbed him “Peanut.” I think he must have come from this tribe of squirrel on Capital Hill, in front of Union Station that were famous for their relaxed attitude to humans. Many of them would accept treats directly from human hands. I wonder if they are still around?
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Thank you!
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Actually I took these with a flash handheld. I’d go out every night when they got there, and they got used to me being around. I was able to get fairly close.
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Love those eyes!! Nice focus on them!
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Cool owl! We pretty much never see any around here.
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That was a treat!
I miss the nocturnal visits of the owl.
One can only hope they found happier hunting grounds!
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Yes, several summers ago we were having a drought. We left water in the birdbaths everyday for the birds and a family of screech owls would come every night right after it got dark.
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Amazing shots! Did you use a tripod to capture these? I’m having a little difficulty with my tripod. It is very light weight which is a good thing, in and of itself; however, when I put my super zoom lens on my camera, the whole thing wants to tip over. Ouch! Here’s my contribution to today’s BOTD. http://ecstaticeclectica.com/2019/09/16/granny-shot-it-botd-challenge-september-16-2019/
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We used to have an Eagle Owl visit, I have a few shots, but it has been absent for a while.
This is a nice collection. Were they shot at your property?
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