Hello everyone! A very warm welcome to you all! The video I have chosen for this post is a 2 minute clip of a woodpecker fending off a squirrel. I found it quite fascinating. Enjoy!
As I have mentioned in previous posts, I really enjoy photographing squirrels, and they never disappoint me as far as being 'models' for my amateur photographic skills. :) This time was no exception. You will see in the first photo that he actually posed for me, and in the other two I just caught him walking and up in a tree. This was the first time I have actually captured a squirrel high up in a tree...he stayed still long enough for me! (last photo). You just need to click on the images to see a larger view.
Thank you all so much for visiting me here! I always enjoy and appreciate reading your kind thoughts, which you are always welcome to share.
Wow, life's hard when you're up a tree!! Super photos you have, that snow, and the bushy tail, lovely. Cheers from Jean.
ReplyDeleteI've feeling a little uninformed right now. I didn't know that woodpeckers stored nuts in the holes they drilled. I always thought they were just eating what they could find in the tree. I wouldn't have had the nerve of that squirrel to try to steal the nuts.
ReplyDeleteYour squirrel shots are very nice. I really like the last one.
I did not know woodpeckers gathered nuts either -- - - and stored them! I thought they just ate bugs. Who knew that squirrels thought they could win with a bird as tough as that woodpecker. Very, very interesting video.
ReplyDeleteI thought the same thing as well
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I love the first squirrel photo. He really does look like he's posing for you!
ReplyDeleteUpea video Kiitos Linda:)
ReplyDeletereally enjoyed the squirrel video, and i agree with you about them being cool to photograph ... your photos are charming!
ReplyDeleteA very funny video accompanied by such beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteGreetings.
Interesting video!
ReplyDeleteThose squirrels are big and handsome fellows. They must be bigger than Finnish squirrels.
Interesting video and great photos!
ReplyDeleteSurvival is tough for our friends in nature. Both squirrels and woodpeckers are great survivors.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Linda.
Me gustan esas fotos de las ardillas. Yo no he conseguido fotografiarlas bien en la naturaleza, tengo que aprender. Un abrazo,
ReplyDeleteHola, Linda!!!
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias por visitar mi blog, es un gran honor para mí, y por darme la oportunidad de conocer tu trabajo...estupendas fotografías!!!
Un abrazo desde Gran Canaria, Islas Canarias, España!!! ;)
j'aime beaucoup les images de ces petits animaux, merci Linda
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Love that photo of the squirrel in the snow. And I love the video of the woodpecker/squirrel war :)
ReplyDeleteHello Linda,
ReplyDeleteYou have super photo (squirel is so cute) and I learn a new english word "woodpecker"it's "un Pic Epeiche" in French.
Have a nice Friday
So interesting! I liked seeing the snow too; I live in the AZ desert! Thank you for stopping by and visiting me on my birthday.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! Would you please provide me with a link to your Facebook page? I couldn't find it by searching with your name.
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I like squirrels, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the video and the photos Linda! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSquirrels can be quite funny. Until they eat the heads off your tulips! Or get in your attic. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post, Linda! I would have loved showing this video to my third graders when I was teaching! Have a happy weekend! Hope you're warm!
ReplyDeleteAmazing video, Linda, and beautiful photos ! I enjoy !
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Great movie. Your pictures are good but one looks very cold.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Linda! I never tire of watching the wildlife in my own back yard!
ReplyDeleteThat so cute, Linda! I want to see squirrel in person. :)
ReplyDeleteJe ne savais pas que les pics bois mettaient des noix dans les trous, très intéressant, il défend bien sont territoire, surprenant à voir! Tes photos sont superbes! Bisous tout doux et bonne journée dans la neige...!
ReplyDeleteNice photos but I'm not a fan of squirrels!!
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ReplyDeleteAn interesting video of woodpecker, thanks for sharing.
Regards :)
That was a great video! And your photos of squirrels are nice. I haven't been fortunate to capture them in action like you did.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet squirrel and lovely video
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend :)
Good video between two nut rivals. You must have the green woodpecker too in North America as that's the cartoon one with it's distinctive Ya- ha- ha- ha- ha call.
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