Beautiful squirrel! You use natural beauty as a vehicle to ask such profound questions, Neil. “Do we seek distraction to avoid the uncomfortable?” Thank you for sharing.
We do seek distraction to avoid the uncomfortable! Here we get the Indian Palm Squirrel - browner, I think smaller. And Loud!!! Love the running-rodent nomenclature!!
Agreed, Rajani and I had to look up the Indian Palm Squirrel for myself. Interesting and funny how sometimes the smaller creatures can make such loud noises and calls!
Greetings from Mt Shasta, Neil! Great name for Riverside Red. The only other name that comes immediately to mind would be Jackhammer Red due to the rapidity of the peanut shell destruction. Incredible.
Riverside Red is a beautiful squirrel. And daramjwi is a great name for a squirrel!
Agreed, Juliet - I always smile when I see them on my hikes.
I adore the sound effects!!!
Thanks, Melissa! I like the 'crunch' sounds when Riverside Red shells the peanuts. :)
I’m seeing squirrels in a new way. Your photos are so inviting.
Thanks, Leah and much appreciated!
Beautiful squirrel! You use natural beauty as a vehicle to ask such profound questions, Neil. “Do we seek distraction to avoid the uncomfortable?” Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, James and much appreciated! I've been thinking about that question on my hikes lately.
So very sweet.
Agreed and this squirrel makes me hikes that much more fun.
Beautiful!
Agreed, Clare, this squirrel is a beautiful creature to meet on my hikes.
Riverside Red Sq.
appealing peanut peeler.
Fully food-focused.
A beautifully written haiku, Marisol. Thank you and much appreciated.
Synchronous, as we were talking a lot about red squirrels at dinner last night 💫
Nice synchronicity, Emma!
We do seek distraction to avoid the uncomfortable! Here we get the Indian Palm Squirrel - browner, I think smaller. And Loud!!! Love the running-rodent nomenclature!!
Agreed, Rajani and I had to look up the Indian Palm Squirrel for myself. Interesting and funny how sometimes the smaller creatures can make such loud noises and calls!
That video, Neil! 💙
Thanks, Kim! I'm glad this squirrel patiently remained for the peanuts.:)
Neil, These photos are wonderful. Riverside Red is one smart squirrel befriending you.
Thanks, Pamela and much appreciated. Meeting Riverside Red on my hikes always makes me smile.
Greetings from Mt Shasta, Neil! Great name for Riverside Red. The only other name that comes immediately to mind would be Jackhammer Red due to the rapidity of the peanut shell destruction. Incredible.
Greetings, Heidi! I do like Jackhammer Red as another nickname! :)
He’s got an amazing technique!
Red is a veritable machine when it comes to nuts! I think he has a pretty good enabler.😊
Agreed, Carole and I am guilty. :)