Squirrel

After seeing the colorful golden-fronted woodpecker yesterday (scroll down) I heard more rustling in the tree outside my window.

This squirrel went out on a limb for the fruit at the end.

Until I picked up my camera and it scrambled back to hide behind the big leaves.

Feeling Squirrely

Spermophilus variegates
This Rock Squirrel, not even a foot from the well traveled Bright Angel Point Trail, was so engrossed with the new growth on the White Fir, yet many visitors passed it by unnoticed. The largest of any Grand Canyon ground squirrels commonly found on the South and North Rims, and also the most enterprising of beggars more so on the South.

My squirrelyness is taking off to Flagstaff for my three days off and meeting my dear friend Berta so we can explore the town and surrounding area while being squirrely.