An Arizona Abert's Squirrel

Posted by Alan Melle on Tue Nov 11, 2003 10:30 am

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An Abert's Squirrel found here in Arizona, up to the south rim of the Grand Canyon. I thought I'd post this image just to compare the different coloration with the Colorado Abert's posted by Cliff. It's an interesting comparison.

35mm, 400mm f/5.6, tripod, ballhead, Provia 100P

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by Carol Clarke on Tue Nov 11, 2003 11:12 am

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Nice catch Alan, it certainly is different to Cliff's - didn't know there were so many colours other than red or grey. It's great to enjoy the images and learn at the same time!!

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by Dennis Olivero on Tue Nov 11, 2003 11:22 am

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Excellent shot. I like the quality of the light. The ear tufts are fun to see as well as the entire tail. Nice work for sure..

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by geurt on Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:15 pm

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Squint your eyes and see how well this chap camoflage into it's environment. I like this.

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by Bill Whala on Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:35 pm

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Very nice Alan. It is difficult for me to achieve a pleasing composition when the animal has such a long tail. You did very well.

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by NDCheryl on Tue Nov 11, 2003 12:48 pm

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Nice comparison to Cliffs post. Cute fellow with those ear tufts. Godd job getting the whole tail as well.

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by Karen S on Tue Nov 11, 2003 2:18 pm

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Alan this is very cute.....love the little tufts of hair on top of the ears.

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by Cliff Beittel on Tue Nov 11, 2003 7:14 pm

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Wish mine had ears like this. I wonder if only males have the tasseled ears. This is similar to the light phase Abert's I saw, but they lacked the rufous back and I think the contrast between the gray and white fur was greater.

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by Rich S on Thu Nov 13, 2003 5:31 pm