The Thief. by happypat

The Thief.

We have lots of squirrels & they run along the top of the wall, up the bird table & have a good tuck into all the stuff put out for the birds.
You couldn't be cross with them though & I really liked this ones smiley face!

Three good things:
1. A nice sunny sitting out day again but I have done some bed changing stuff too as well as a bit of hoovering....still no ironing done!
2. Lots of people visiting the farmers market in the village today.
3. Simple cooking for warmer weather!
love your title Pat very cute
June 19th, 2013  
@gerry Thank you Gerry & a very sweet thief !!
June 19th, 2013  
I have changed my mind Pat have re-viewed this but In large and now Is A Fav Ps If there were any nuts In there he be In the Nut House lol.
June 19th, 2013  
@gerry Oh thank you so much Gerry...you are very generous with your faves!!!
We seem to have squirrels all year round now..whatever happened to hibernation?
June 19th, 2013  
A super sharp focus on this little love / hate creature --WE also have one scampering along the fences & onto the bird feeders here Also he / they dig out my winter bulbs & bury their nuts in my planters-- I see I have a hazel tree growing in one of my planters !!! A big nice fat Fav for me too Pat
June 19th, 2013  
what an adorable smile! Perfectly focused too. We have wire protection over our bird feeders but it makes them far less photogenic
June 19th, 2013  
@beryl Thank you so much.......you seem to be perky today Beryl!!
June 19th, 2013  
@happypat Yes Pat thank you --I am getting there --a few more days !!
June 19th, 2013  
A great shot of this endearing little thief! (Endearing was not an adjective we used for squirrels the year that they ate our spring bulbs out of the pot right in front of our patio doors!)
June 19th, 2013  
@jgpittenger We once had a squirrel proof feeder but even the birds couldn't figure how to get at the food!
June 19th, 2013  
@quietpurplehaze Indeed Hazel, they have ne shame!!
June 19th, 2013  
Good capture, excellent focus and detail. I too have a love/hate relationship with squirrels. Can't stand them around my house, but love to take photos of them and they are cute.
June 19th, 2013  
They do take liberties with the bird food. Great photo.
June 19th, 2013  
He looks pretty cute and like he's found a suitable home! You'll have to remind me what the point of ironing is....
June 19th, 2013  
@fueast So the lovely B&b's know they are getting their moneys worth Alison!!!! Clean freshly ironed sheets is what they want & get!!! Not us though!!!
June 19th, 2013  
@happypat ah ok if there's money involved....
June 19th, 2013  
At least this one looks grateful. :) Love the smile. I get upset because we buy sunflower seeds without the shell (more expensive - but no mess) and the squirrels have figured out every squirrel-proof thing we can buy and chow down on the stuff. But then we do enjoy their antics, and most of them are nursing moms now, so I can't stay angry.
June 19th, 2013  
@gerry well said!!!
June 19th, 2013  
This is a very good photo - very clear with great focus! He is a sweet squirrel and should have a name - Nutkin?
June 19th, 2013  
Glorious - super clear shot!
June 19th, 2013  
@bpaquette We have some babies come & they do like the sunflower seeds.
June 19th, 2013  
@maggiemae Nutkin is a great name but we have lots of Nutkins unfortunately!
June 19th, 2013  
Hahah but yours is laughing quietly to himself. Love his little toes perched on the edge. Thought I was following you, obviously not so follow now
June 19th, 2013  
@lucypics Thank you Lucy & I will follow you! I liked his little toes gripping the edge too!!
June 19th, 2013  
Oh, I love the shot of this squirrel. FAV.
June 19th, 2013  
@anazad511 Thank you Ana so much for the fave!
June 19th, 2013  
So cute.
June 19th, 2013  
Great shot! Your focus is spot on!
June 20th, 2013  
They are not shy at all when it comes to their grub
June 20th, 2013  
eva
The paw holding on to the wooden beam, the wellfed belly, all details are so very nicely captured. Great shot.
June 20th, 2013  
Ah I miss these guys. None here in Shanghai. Plenty though home in the States.
June 20th, 2013  
What a cute shot :)
June 20th, 2013  
he is VERY cute Pat and i can understand why you cannot be cross with him...fab pic
June 20th, 2013  
They are adorable - if only they didn't eat so much so fast!
June 21st, 2013  
Such a cute shot! Love it.
June 21st, 2013  
A fav for me Pat, this is lovely
June 22nd, 2013  
What a cutie, even if a pest, nice crisp pic.
June 23rd, 2013  
great detail of this little thief!
June 23rd, 2013  
Pat, this is great! My fav, certainly. I wish I met such a lovely thief.I would give him many nuts for a shot...
June 27th, 2013  
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