Red squirrels in Poland

[StephenM]

Hi all,

Here are a few red squirrel portraits from my recent trip to Europe. These little guys are quite common in the local parks (even in the centre of Warsaw), a bit like our possums. Unlike many other places in Europe, these native reds are are much more common than the introduced grey squirrels from the US. I think feeding the squirrels was one of the highlights of the trip for my kids. (That's my son's hand in the last image.)

These were all taken with my 70-200 f/4L.

Cheers,
Stephen

[Octane]

They are beautiful, and, look friendly, too.

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[troypiggo]

Aww, cuteness.

[RB]

I'd love to see one of those.
So cute !

[Ric]

Great shot Stephen.

Cute little critters, they always have that cheeky look about them.

[StephenM]

Thanks for the comments guys. I didn't use my telephoto lens much in Poland, but it was worth having for these guys!

Cheers,
Stephen

[SkyViking]

Ah yes these are very common in Denmark too. Very cute!
As far as I know the grey ones are larger and more aggressive so they tend to dominate the native European red squirrels. The greys are seen as invaders in much of Northern Europe.

[riklaunim]

Those squirrels are self trained in getting food out of tourists :D

[StephenM]

Thanks guys.



That's right Rolf. We didn't see any of the grey invaders in Poland, which is a good thing!



They certainly are! And my kids discovered fairly quickly (from the locals) that calling "Basia Basia Basia" brings the squirrels running!

Can I ask where in Poland you are?

Cheers,
Stephen

[PCH]

... on the barbeque :P

[RB]

:lol:

Now, now Paul.....

[riklaunim]

Warszawa :)

[StephenM]

I spent a couple of weeks in Warszawa in late June and early July! Great place. I shot these squirrels in Park Lazienkowski.

Cheers,
Stephen

[renormalised]

Scrat!!!!!:):P:P

[hotspur]

Quit your day job,Stephen-and take that 'National Geographic' photographer's
job you deserve! Your images are of the highest standard! Well done!