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...

A few Northern Flying Squirrels...

If you recall from last summer, I mentioned feeding the 'Northern Flying Squirrels' at camp,
well, they are back in full force, and know where to get the peanuts, we have 3 or more coming right now, and I love their antics. If you aren't familiar with these fellows, they are nocturnal,
and have a layer of skin down each side, with which they 'glide' from tree to tree, not really flying, but does look like they do.
This is a good shot of the side skin with which they glide..

I am yet to get a shot of them 'gliding' down, but I will keep trying, it is on my 'bucket list' ! :)