These little fellows called on us very soon after watching us unpack the vehicle and move into the tent… Now I know feeding animals in parks is frowned upon, but how can you resist the visitation of such a cute animal with the look of “what have you to offer?”
My son is no better than me, as our hearts go out to all animals, and so often one wants to interfere in nature taking it’s course. Yet these animals have used their natural God given gift to appeal to you for a snack, and why not… these little fellows entertained us for a good few hours…
Their tails are used as a shade cover as well as a camouflage… looking at this top view of the squirrel, from above, to an eagle, he could so easily be a leaf..
They obviously enjoyed our company and started to dig in… or maybe it was just to cool themselves off with sand….
The cutest of little animals….
The Photographic Journey of bulldog. 
awesome photos!
Ta…
Sono fantastiche e ho pure imparato cose nuove su questi dolcissimi animaletti 🙂
Ciao, Pat
Thanks Pat.. glad you learn from the post as well…
The squirrels look so cute! Are they sweet, or are they rascals. Perhaps sweet rascals? 😉
I think you got it right with the sweet rascals…
great pics!! I love that you can see the dirt “stirring” 😉 hope you have a restful weekend!
Thank you …same to you…
These are adorable!
thanks
cute little visitors!
thank you..
Gorgeous close ups !
Thank you… so enjoyed your post…
thanks to Diana for connecting other bloggers – she’s all about community 🙂
I wanted to press ‘like’.. if there was a ‘really like, big time’ option that’s what I would of clicked. Really beautiful. I look forward to getting to know you.
Thank you Lara.. popped over to see your blog… might be interesting getting to know you.. glad you popped over to visit…
Love those nutty little fellas!
Funny,.. Lorna, had something to say about the nutty ness of these fellows as well… hmmm.. makes you think…
I’m in Awww… again 🙂
I’m so glad.. thank you..
These little guys are both similar and at the same time quite different from our Southern California grey squirrels. The photos from above are wonderful, because as you’ve illustrated, we can see how they camouflage. Isn’t nature terrifically clever! 🙂
I am so in your pocket on that point..Nature supplies all wild animals tools for escape from their natural enemies… which again makes it so interesting that their enemies must develop tactics to be able to catch them… isn’t nature wonderful… that the sick and weak are probably the ones that become food for the other…
Such fascinating little creatures. Great set Bulldog!
Thank you…
A beautiful creature. I’ve never heard of a squirrel as a pet (thank goodness) They’re best left alone in nature.
I do agree on that point… but would still love to have one at home.. just for the entertainment…
These are SO CUTE!! Love them digging in 🙂 😉 🙂 🙂
The dig in we found out after is also used to cool themselves off… so not only cute but clever as well… need to introduce these to yours… would love to see the reaction… I think the African ones are lovers…
They look like they are lovers! SO adorable 🙂 :)…
Now those are some views of squirrels that I never ever thought I would see LOL!! Wow 🙂
They are big aren’t they??
Is that what happens when you store them all winter?? LOL
It might be so.. if that’s the case this guy is one BIG step forward for next winter…maybe I should say TWO big steps forward…
My husband’s out looking for a nice tree right now to store them in :).
cute l’il fellers! Weird to see a cigarette butt in one of the shots though LOL!
One of the problems with camp sites.. people forget to use ashtrays.. I always use my cool drink can to make sure I don’t spoil it for the next person…
Very thoughtful of you!
Love that first photo. 🙂 We used to have “pet” chipmunks when I was a kid. They’d come and eat out of our hands, stuff their faces and then run off to theirs nests. My sisters and I had names for each of them. They’re just so darn cute.
I agree with the cute… I would love to have taken a few home with me… entertainment factor… and there is just so much more food for them here…
They are so funny and so lovely… I loved them all Thank you dear Rob, love, nia
Thanks Nia..
Big smile!
Smiling back…
Nifty, handsome little critters!
Thanks
long bushy tail..very cute..
Thanks..
I love their tails – clever little squirrels out-foxing the eagles! 😉
That’s what I thought .. but then nature always equips everything with an out if they want it…
They are so adorable. Now I understand why they .. dig … ground squirrel????!!!! Love him that is laying flat out. Wonderful photos again.
Thank you .. we wondered about the digging and after they left we went down to where they had been… 2 inches down and the ground is quite cool, definitely cooler that on the surface .. so we deducted they do it to cool off…
They are so adorable … and your photos really make them funny to watch. Have always liked squirrels.
Such pretty little creatures. I love your reasoning as to why it was OK to feed them. 😀 How interesting that their tails provide shade and camouflage. I want one too.
I would love to bring one home… just not sure how the dogs would agree to that… they are the most entertaining little things… they don’t beg for food, but they come into the camp and look for it as though on a normal foraging trip…
They really are cute and I know I’d find it hard to resist feeding them.
It actually does them no harm.. one still sees them foraging for their normal diet…
I think that’s the main fear – that they wouldn’t bother going to look for their own food when the tourists are gone. But as long as they still know how to do that, I don’t see the harm…unless they get too fat to run away from their enemies.
I’m sorry. I can’t help this comment, But I’ve seen squirrels and nuts before, but never like that one picture… (How do you make a blushing emoticon?)
They say in the Kalahari you “go big or go home”… this one got the message…
Where are they getting the chicken from??? LOL
These were eating our buns.. and other snacks.. no meat for them…