This time of year I head to the flatlands of the Central Valley, looking for migratory birds to photograph. But these are not the only critters I see. As I drive along backroads and levees and across pastures I see some distinctly less exotic animals such as ground squirrels. At one location they make their holes everywhere, including next to and under the gravel roadway. I’m used to watching them race away as a I approach. But not this one.
This squirrel had climbed up the stem of a dried plant, positioned itself in the “v” between two branches and under a loop of dried seeds. It was just… sitting there. It didn’t react to the presence of our vehicle, it didn’t appear to be feeding. Other than providing an excellent target for hungry raptors, I have no idea what it was up to.
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