I was watching an Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) on Monday at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge as it hung upside down and nibbled on the buds of a tree when suddenly its back legs lost their grip. The squirrel was dangling from its front paws only when I snapped this shot.
Initially the squirrel continued to chew on the bud it was holding. Realizing perhaps the precariousness of its position, it eventually stopped eating and successfully scrambled back up into the tree.
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But still nibbling. Gotta love ’em.
I’ve got one that hangs off my tube feeder in just this way. I suspect he doesn’t plan it that way, either.
Improvisational gymnastics–it seems to be a squirrel speciality. 🙂
I like that he kept nibbling. They are truly the best in their acrobatics. Lovely photo, Mike. A still shot demonstrating incredible activity.
Nice “dangling” squirrel image Mike! Reminds me of my old home with squirrels on our bird feeders!
I have seen some wild photos of the lengths that people will go to keep squirrels out of the bird feeders and the ingenuity and dexterity of the squirrels in overcoming those obstacles. 🙂
Squirrel never cease to amaze me!
Way cute!!
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Resilient critters!
Indeed. I have seen all kinds of videos about how creative squirrels can be in gaining access to bird feeders. 🙂