Startled! by John Wright

John Wright

Startled! by

An Abert’s Squirrel near Flagstaff, AZ.

For those curious, the ears are in the normal position for this squirrel. The ear tufts just make it look startled.

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animal, arizona, az, flagstaff, mammal, nature, rodent, squirrel, wildlife

Comments

  • MaryHelen
    MaryHelenabout 4 years ago

    Oh, I love him! Fitting title! Great shot

  • Thank you.

    – John Wright

  • janpiller
    janpillerabout 4 years ago

    What a cute little squirrel! I love his ears!!

  • Thanks Jan.

    – John Wright

  • Ellen van Deelen
    Ellen van Deelenabout 4 years ago

    Very nice this little animal!

  • Rich Gale
    Rich Galeabout 4 years ago

    nice image John well done.
    Rich.

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
    TrEaSuReDiMaGeSabout 4 years ago

    Beautiful capture of wonderful little tike!! :-)) Lovely shot!!

  • John Wright
    John Wrightabout 4 years ago

    Thanks all!

  • Darren Henry
    Darren Henryabout 4 years ago

    LOL! Love the ears!

  • LeslieBattjes
    LeslieBattjesabout 4 years ago

    LOL! This little guy reminds me of bird dogs…pointing out the prey for their companion. wonder what this little one spotted! :)

  • NewDawnPhoto
    NewDawnPhotoabout 4 years ago

    Perfect timming John. You can feel the tension.

  • John Wright
    John Wrightabout 4 years ago

    Thanks Darren, Leslie, and Anthony. I’m sure he spotted me.