New neighbour

You don't see squirrels often where I live. Even when I'm out hiking in the forest or the mountains you have to be very lucky to see one.

So imagine my surprise when I saw this little fellow in the tree just outside our bedroom window this morning.

Hope he stays ;-)

[eva]

Amazing find. What a fabulous capture. Fav for sure.

[Ariel]

This has to make it to the Popular Page. What a wonderful shot!

[Phil]

Oh my gosh I've never seen a red squirrel before! (Someone imported grey ones to the UK and they've all but wiped out the red ones). Wonderful view, and great capture!

[Helge Erik Storheim]

@redrucksack @carmel @filsie65

Eva, Ariel and Phil, thank you so much for your comment and Favs. Here's another one that I shot with my DSLR a little while ago:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/helstor/7519533748/sizes/c/in/photostream/

[Denise]

What a fun morning greeting. A very cute little red squirrel - full of personality. Nicely captured Helge..

[Sheri]

What a cute squirrel..I have never sen one that color!

[eva]

The Flickr shot is amazing! It is so rare getting such a close glimps of a red squirrel.

[bkb in the city]

What a lovely surprise

[Patricia Fletcher]

Helge you are so lucky - a cute little red squirrel, so rare here! Great shot, FAV

[Ann Jones]

Lucky you, Helge! I hope he likes his new home. This is a lovely composition! Fav

[ladyjane]

He's so cute! Fav.

[Joyce Wells]

Such a cute shot, Helge - I love squirrels! A red one is new to me - I've heard of them but have never seen one!

[Louise & Ken]

What a gorgeous little rascal! Where I walk in a southern California park, the squirrels are plentiful and pretty tame, running up to everyone for a handout (raw peanuts is what we carry).

[Marlene]

Seriously, is he that red? Cute shot!

[Helge Erik Storheim]

@rmkk Marlene, I dont think we have grey squirrels in Norway only the red ones (the greys seems to take over completely if they are introduced to an area). The red ones are quite shy and you dont see them that often.

[Jeff Walker]

what a cute red squirrel