Farmers don’t like Richardson’s Ground Squirrels much, they dig holes that could break the legs on livestock and eat grains and the shoots of plants, I can understand those concerns. But I have to say… I love them, they are fun to watch and photograph.
Richardson’s Ground Squirrel – Nikon D200, f16, 1/250, ISO 400, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light
I photographed these Richardson’s Ground Squirrels (Urocitellus richardsonii) in Glacier County in Montana.
Richardson’s Ground Squirrel – Nikon D200, f6.3, 1/1500, ISO 400, -0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light.
They might be “varmits” to some but to me they are another wildlife subject that I get a kick out of photographing.
Life is good.
Mia
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Those little ears make this species adorable!
Julie, those little ears are adorable! They are just so cute. Thanks for your comment.
Very cute photos Mia, I love Richardson’s Ground Squirrels!
PrairieBirder, I love them too! Thanks for commenting.