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Jun 25, 2014 21:27 |  #1

This Green Heron wasn't happy about a squirrel approaching. The squirrel wasn't afraid in the least so the heron moved to another perch nearby.

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Jun 25, 2014 21:29 |  #2

Not a smart squirrel. My money would have to ride with the heron.




  
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Jun 25, 2014 22:12 |  #3

BTW, that is an awesome capture. Not sure which pose I like more.




  
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Jun 25, 2014 22:18 |  #4

Awesome captures.


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Jun 25, 2014 22:27 |  #5

lol Fantastic stuff Steve


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Jun 26, 2014 07:32 |  #6

Wow, are those great shots; well done, Steve.
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Jun 26, 2014 12:16 |  #7

Great shots, Steve, as always. Love the pose. He's definitely going to stand his ground.


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Jun 26, 2014 12:17 as a reply to  @ bettyn's post |  #8

Nice ones !


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Jun 26, 2014 16:33 |  #9

Cool shots.


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Jun 27, 2014 12:16 |  #10

Must have been a big squirrel! What great shots you got Steve, makes me think of someone's hair standing on end!


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Jun 27, 2014 20:51 |  #11

Wow those are fantastic! Great job with these. I love the intense expression that you captured!


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Jun 28, 2014 08:09 |  #12

Great shots Steve! Talk about getting your feathers ruffled!


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Jun 28, 2014 16:56 |  #13

Thanks very much everyone. These days I'm happy to find anything with feathers, very low numbers around here.


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Jun 28, 2014 17:48 |  #14

Stellar!!


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Jun 29, 2014 06:37 |  #15

Cool shots Steve, danged squirrels! Love your detail.


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