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Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)

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There is a clear affection in the blogger-sphere for the Red Squirrel, so here are two more images from the Pensthorpe shoot. Interestingly, one of the females had recently given birth; I'm wondering whether this female is the new mother taking the chance to build up her strength

Canon 1Ds MkII, Canon 100-400mm IS USM lens, 1/85th sec, f/5.6, 285mm at ISO 640

Canon 1Ds MkII, Canon 100-400mm IS USM lens, 1/40th sec, f/5.6, 400mm at ISO 800

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5 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl8 August 2011 at 21:02

    absolutely precious! thanks for feeding our affinity! :)

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  2. Mike Randall Bird Photography8 August 2011 at 21:22

    Very nice series of postings from Pensthorpe Tim. I take it the Reds are newish introductions, I think I was last there two years ago.
    Regards

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  3. JRandSue8 August 2011 at 21:22

    These are superb captures,the Red Squirrels are my favourite.
    John.

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  4. Anonymous9 August 2011 at 11:53

    Simply wonderful, thank you Tim.

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  5. Amber13 August 2011 at 05:01

    Adorable! I very good composed shot indeed!

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