Squirrel Standoff
I'm walking the paths at the gardens and decided to take a short cut up a stone walkway surrounded by dirt and fallen leaves. Without even looking I begin climbing the stone path when I see something move towards me. I look down to find a squirrel propped up standing before me about six inches away from my feet. He's glaring at me as if to say "okay move, you're blocking my way." I had my camera in my hand and immediately thought of my buddy Ratty over at the Everyday Adventurer blog.
I thought to myself what a great shot. He's looking right up at me and I'll be able to finally get a closeup of one of these critters. So, I slowly raise the camera to get a photo of him when in a split second he dodges his way between my feet and my camera caught him "leaving the scene." I guess he doesn't like his picture taken :)
Comments
Ratty,I knew you'd like this. I thought of you immediately.
Dr. Lauren, that is so cute.
betchai, yes, I think he felt trapped and wanted to escape.
Ayie, nope, it was his territory and wanted to make that clear to me.
Charity, ouch! :(
Vanilla, yes, I was surprised by the tail as well.
AVC, I think you may be right.
Saphrym, yes I just got lucky with this encounter.
Ratty, he was pretty big for a squirrel. Thanks for letting me know.
Bikran, They are so quick, it's hard to catch them on camera.