I took these photos of a Fox Squirrel when the squirrel came in to enjoy a nice drink of water at my friend Steve’s Creek’s bird bath in his yard in Arkansas.
Adult Fox Squirrel having a drink of water – Nikon D500, f8, 1/1250, ISO 2000, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I was thrilled to have this squirrel so close that I could capture close-up portraits of it as it sipped water from the bird bath. Watching the squirrel through my viewfinder was a delight. The squirrel kept an eye on Steve and I as we sat quietly on his deck.
I know some people don’t like squirrels, and truthfully, they can make a mess at bird feeders, but I really enjoy watching them. They can be so much fun and their playful antics often make me laugh out loud.
Fox Squirrel drinking from a bird bath – Nikon D500, f11, 1/500, ISO 2000, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
This Fox Squirrel was focused on quenching their thirst, no funny antics, just a squirrel being a squirrel. I love the reflections of the trees and Steve’s home in the squirrels eyes.
I’m hoping I will have many more opportunities with these Fox Squirrels and perhaps even the Southern Flying Squirrels in the months to come. I haven’t seen a flying squirrel since I left Virginia in 2001.
Life is good.
Mia
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Glad again to see comments return.
And thank you for this charmer.