Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Northern Flying Squirrels...

at camp.. If you were following my blog last summer, you will remember these fellows from our camp.
I love when they start coming, for those who aren't aware of them, they are a nocturnal squirrel, who don't really fly but actually 'glide' from tree to tree, with the help of furry membranes on each side of their body. I put peanuts out nightly, when we are there, and usually by 11: p.m., they show up..
these are quick pics I took on the weekend, hoping to get more and possible 'catch' them in the gliding motion at some point...they are very comfortable with me, standing in front of them, taking a few shots.

 This one shows the 'furry membrane', known as the patagium...

5 comments:

  1. Great shots! You did good! They are such an interesting little critter.

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  2. Bon these are awesome. Those little critters are beautiful. Their tails are quite different from the ordinary squirrel.

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  3. Thanks Mona and Mama!!! They are so different and such a treat to see!!

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  4. Whoa...what a thrill. I've never seen one of these before. I can imagine the thrill of catching them with your camera. Nice going!

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  5. Thanks Michelle, it is a real treat for sure, love to catch them!!

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