Sunday, February 27, 2011

Meet my new little friend...

While looking at the big tree in front of our cabin this weekend, I noticed a little head peeking out of one the holes.....







Apparently I'm the proud mama of a baby red squirrel!






I'm a sucker for babies!







It was sweet to see him so gingerly exploring his world outside his safe little nest.






And now I'm sure he's headed in for a nap and to dream about all the peanuts he's going to get off my bird feeders this year.


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26 comments:

  1. joatedFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    They are kinda cute. I've got three of them coming to my feeders and it's fun to watch them access tunnels in the snow. Then they pop their heads up--like whack-a-mole--to see if I'm still watching from the deck.

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  2. Sandi KeeneFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    How cute is he?!

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  3. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Those are some amazing photos! What a sweet baby...
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  4. Stella JonesFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Oh! those pictures are wonderful! and I'm the first to see them. Lucky me. The squirrel is gorgeous, just gorgeous. I hope you see him again and take some more lovely pics.

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  5. DebbieFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I just love babies! We have a family of squirrels living in one of the sheds outside. Did not surprise me since the old farmer tore out all the trees. (Bad farmer) I bet your going to have hours of enjoyment just watching him!

    *hugs*
    Debbie

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  6. grammyFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    What a sweet little thing.
    Mama most have called him back (o:

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  7. ConnieFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Aw...he's so cute! We don't have any red ones here, just black ones and gray ones. Great pictures, Shelley! :D

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  8. Sierra RoseFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Wow! Great photos! Love all the colors, and the reddish hues on your new friend!

    Sweet hugs,
    Sierra Rose

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  9. MichelleFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    so sweet and adorable. Awesome photos.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    What a cutie he is. It must result from a story I was read as a kid or maybe a Keebler elf commercial, but I always envision a humble little abode with pictures on the wall of a squirrel's nest!!!!!

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  11. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Hi Shelley, We don't have those 'pretty' squirrels here. Ours are the ole' plain gray ones... They are a nuisance!!!! I'm sure that the red ones are MUCH nicer... ha

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  12. Wall-to-wall booksFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Oh my gosh!!!!! Those pictures are so cute! You were so lucky to get those. I think you should enter them in a contest.

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  13. Busy Bee SuzFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    All babies are cute.
    Really, I can't believe he would steal nuts from the birds though!

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  14. JeanetteFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Awww cute squirrel! He's going to have a happy home by you guys up there!

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  15. AprilFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Oh, my word...I just want to hold it! Too, too sweet!

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  16. The Retired OneFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Oh, he will DEFINITELY be at your feeders...we have had a squirrel at ours all winter...he hasn't hibernated at all!!! Cute pictures!!

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  17. Simple HomeFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Beautiful photos, and he's adorable. I didn't realize how red they really are either :-)
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  18. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I was amazed when I moved here that we had no squirrels at all. Chipmunks and rabbits and moles and of course mice but not a single squirrel. They were hanging out 1/4 mile away at the cemetery. Well. word must have gotten out that we put out good chow for the birds. 2 squirrels have made the short trip this winter.

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  19. Catherine HolmanMarch 2, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Fabulous photos Shelley! He's adorable!
    Hugs,
    Cathie

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  20. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Hi Shelly, I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get back with you. My brother just sold his house in Petosky so I don't know when I will be back up there but when I do I would love to see you and scout. In the mean time I wanted to wish you the best of luck with school. You are a great gal and I have really enjoyed knowing you through FB.

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  21. GoneMarch 4, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Ahhhhhhhh...so cute!!

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  22. •♦•©The Olde Weeping Cedar •♦•March 4, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Awh sweet pics! :) My little Red's are wildly hyper buggers!
    Hope you've been well, Shelley!
    Have a great weekend.

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  23. GingerMarch 5, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    ahh how cute. gotta give him/her a name

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  24. WildflowerhouseMarch 5, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Fantastic photos Shelley. I am a sucker for those little guys too!

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  25. Just a little something from JudyMarch 15, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I think he chose the right place to be born. I can't believe he came out of the hole just for you to take some amazing pictures. He is so cute!

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  26. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    He's gorgeous; I want one!

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