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delia todd

Farewell visit (Sciurus vulgaris)

The last day of June and this was the last time we have seen the Red Squirrel at the feeders. At first I thought they might have young to raise, but they've still not been back.

Much the same story at the other feeding station, no sign of one there either, for rather longer too.

I rather fear for their safety now, there's a road close to both feeding areas. But what might have predated on them?

Feeling a bit sad.
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Habitat
Narrow strip of trees between road and grazing land
Location
Mause, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland
Date taken
30 June, 2023
Scientific name
Sciurus vulgaris
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
Birdwatching mode
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Stanley Jones
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Wow, I hope its ok. Beautiful species of squirrel and a marvelous action and behavioral picture D. I hope they return soon!
 

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Category
Wild Mammals
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Comment count
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Image metadata

Device
NIKON COOLPIX P900
Aperture
ƒ/5
Focal length
67.8 mm
Exposure time
1/60 second(s)
ISO
450
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
BF Red Sqirrel 30 June 2023.jpg
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874.4 KB
Date taken
Fri, 30 June 2023 1:44 PM
Dimensions
1500px x 1383px

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