Saturday, October 23, 2010

The Simple Life

California Ground Squirrel



The squirrel's home, Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California

Linking to Camera Critters, a fun photography meme for images with animals.  Click here to see more critters.
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28 comments:

  1. Chubskulit RoseOctober 23, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Great shots!

    Hungry Birds

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  2. tom sullivanOctober 23, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    I've never been there; thanks for these views.

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  3. Joanne OlivieriOctober 23, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    What a cutie, we were on the same wavelength today. Love my squirrel buddies.

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  4. Martha ZOctober 23, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Eyes half shut, sitting in the sun, the good life in Southern California!

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  5. angryparsnipOctober 23, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    It is always nice when the mass of summer people leave and the beach is quiet again.
    Love the spotted coat.

    cheers, parsnip

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  6. MichaelOctober 23, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    I like this guy.Looks like he owns the place.

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  7. ElettraOctober 23, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    your photos are all beautiful but the second is my favorite

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  8. AllisonOctober 23, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    That beach is gorgeous! Oh, would that I could see a sunset on the Pacific coast again!

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  9. NinfaOctober 23, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful photos! I didn't know that squirrels live near the beach. Bye!

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  10. ☆♥Shydub♥☆October 23, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    I didnt know that squireel dont look alike heheh because this squirrel has different look with the squirrels in our back yard

    http://www.sheaky.com/2010/10/camera-critters-our-visitor.html

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  11. Kay L. DaviesOctober 23, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    Your ground squirrels are lucky to be living at the beach. There's a large colony of Richardson's Ground Squirrels down the street from us, in the bike park. They seem to have achieved some sort of peaceful coexistence with hordes of boys on BMX bikes, but they are very dusty little critters.
    Enjoyed your photos. Looks like the beach life is good, as your ground squirrels look much better than ours. LOL

    Kay, Alberta

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  12. edenOctober 23, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Lovely shots of the squirrel. Love the second shot the most. He is such a cutie.

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  13. RohrerbotOctober 23, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    That is one healthy ground squirrel:)

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  14. AyieOctober 23, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    cute squirrel, didn't know about that til tonight.

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  15. rainfield61October 24, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    They have a simple life if not being disturbed.

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  16. NeusOctober 24, 2010 at 3:51 AM

    I love the first capture. A perfect portrait of the squirrel!! I have tried several times to get one like that, but they are so nervous that I have lost them all the time!! LoL

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  17. •°°• IcyBC •°°•October 24, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    They look huge, Diane! I like the close up shot in the second one, just adorable!

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  18. Life Is A Road TripOctober 24, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    I am sure jealous of that squirrel!

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  19. The Retired OneOctober 24, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    They look a whole lot bigger than our northern squirrels. haa
    Love that last beach shot! Wonderful!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 24, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Magnificent photos. I really look forward to visiting your blog.

    Have a nice day, Boonie

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  22. New LeafOctober 24, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    I lived in So Cal for 12 years and never saw a Squirrel! I did see *one* at the beach in Monterey.

    Great captures! :)

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  23. betchaiOctober 24, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    beautiful pictures of the squirrel Diane, love those eyes.

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  24. GaelynOctober 24, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    Cute little critter. Nice to have it pose so well.

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  25. JulieOctober 24, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Sweet! Love squirrels and love Torrey Pines!!! Great post!

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  26. Self SagacityOctober 25, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    Those little guys are just too cute. The beach looks great too.

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  27. LindyOctober 26, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    Ah, life is good for this squirrel!

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  28. LindaOctober 29, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful squirrel Diane and I love the craggy beach with the lovely rocks throughout! I love your bird shots too and enjoyed reading your blog....Thanks for visiting my site and commenting as well..:-)

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