Exploring Nature
by Mary Lynn Giacomini
Title
Exploring Nature
Artist
Mary Lynn Giacomini
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Photography By Mary Lynn Giacomini
Photographed in my Illinois Garden
Topaz Studio & Topaz Impressions used background for artistic enhancement
Tree squirrels exploring and enjoying Spring, photographed in Illinois.
I find it fascinating watching these squirrels and want to learn more about their ways of communicating. The tail wagging does not seem directed at any of the birds.
I notice that the squirrels and birds get along fine. They often eat seeds together on our backyard table with no indication of dispute or antagonism. Most of the squirrels also seem to get along fine and two or three of them will share space as they are eating.
A squirrel’s tail is a spectacularly useful thing. It allows them to balance in precarious positions and to race across high wires. It’s also used to communicate.
The primary message a squirrel sends with its wagging tail is a warning. If they see something dangerous or suspicious, they wag their tails to alert other squirrels. They also use it to let predators know they’ve seen the danger, taking away the element of surprise.
If the tail is trembling or shivering, that’s another story. Squirrels do that when approaching members of the opposite sex to draw attention to themselves.
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May 26th, 2023
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Comments (23)
Anita Pollak
What a charming and delightful capture, Mary Lynn! Outstanding composition, lighting, and detail and I love your description too! F
Rick Davis
Ha, Ha, Ha...I know you had so much fun watching these two playing in the trees!!! And you photographed them excellently!!!! l/f
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