The woods in winter are quiet; the only sounds are my boots on the snow and the wind in the trees. I wasn’t alone though, as I looked up I saw this squirrel looking down at me.
What a beautiful squirrel! Are black squirrels rare up your way? They are for us at home, I know one town neighborhood area where the community protects them from human exposure and photographers. I’ve yet to get a photo of one, so I’ll enjoy yours!!
Black squirrels are special (as are black cats), and I know there’s one in northern Minnesota wondering where I have been this year. I have high hopes to catch up with him this coming year, but we’ll see how that goes. Love the frosty dots in his whiskers and fur.
February 26, 2021 at 10:13 pm
I’ve never seen a black squirrel. Quite remarkable to the white snow. 🙂
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February 27, 2021 at 8:55 am
They really do stand out in the winter and are less wary than usual. Always looking to be fed.
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February 28, 2021 at 12:43 pm
Maybe some didn’t quite hoard their stashes beforehand. 🙂
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February 28, 2021 at 3:15 pm
😊
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February 4, 2021 at 5:08 pm
How cute. Love it
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February 5, 2021 at 10:16 am
Thank you.
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February 1, 2021 at 6:15 pm
What a handsome fellow– great capture, Belinda. He’s a beauty!
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February 2, 2021 at 8:31 am
Thank you, Eliza!
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February 1, 2021 at 4:53 pm
Wow! A black squirrel?? He looks so cute, but I never saw one in my whole life.
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February 1, 2021 at 5:34 pm
He was an attractive character and struck a nice pose 😊.
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February 1, 2021 at 4:44 pm
Excellent shot! Love the white crystals outlining the black shape and excellent job coping with challenging lighting.
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February 1, 2021 at 5:39 pm
Thank you! I got a decent exposure which made all the difference.
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February 1, 2021 at 2:18 pm
I love getting out on cold winter days. It is quiet but a beautiful silence!
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February 1, 2021 at 4:15 pm
I agree!
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February 1, 2021 at 11:00 am
He’s so cute! 🥰🐿
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February 1, 2021 at 3:19 pm
He is a cute one, thanks!
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February 1, 2021 at 10:05 am
Nice shot, we only know the red squirrels here in Belgium.
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February 1, 2021 at 2:05 pm
Thank you. We see three types here including the reds.
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February 1, 2021 at 8:35 am
What a beautiful squirrel! Are black squirrels rare up your way? They are for us at home, I know one town neighborhood area where the community protects them from human exposure and photographers. I’ve yet to get a photo of one, so I’ll enjoy yours!!
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February 1, 2021 at 1:29 pm
I have to agree, he is good looking 😊. We see more black squirrels than the grey variety here although they’re not common elsewhere. Thanks, Donna!
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February 1, 2021 at 8:13 am
Nice Belinda! I never saw a black squirrel!
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February 1, 2021 at 10:52 am
Thank you, Reed! Always nice to see one 😊.
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February 1, 2021 at 6:12 am
Very striking picture – and I can quite imagine the quiet of the winter woods. Stay safe! 🙂
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February 1, 2021 at 10:51 am
Thank you, Adrian. Take care!
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February 1, 2021 at 3:51 am
Black squirrels are special (as are black cats), and I know there’s one in northern Minnesota wondering where I have been this year. I have high hopes to catch up with him this coming year, but we’ll see how that goes. Love the frosty dots in his whiskers and fur.
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February 1, 2021 at 10:49 am
Thanks. I hope you get back before too long.
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February 1, 2021 at 3:40 am
A black Squirrel? Gorgeous.
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February 1, 2021 at 10:41 am
They’re part of the gray squirrel family. And good looking, I agree 😊.
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February 1, 2021 at 1:25 am
I don’t think I have seen a photograph of a black squirrel before. This one looks very handsome indeed.
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February 1, 2021 at 10:04 am
They are common in this part of the country and are cute little animals.
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February 1, 2021 at 1:11 am
I’m glad he has a good fur coat. Handsome guy.
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February 1, 2021 at 10:00 am
He certainly needs one in the cold!
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