Camera Critters - Thumper The Squirrel

Camera-Critters is a weekly meme hosted by Misty Dawn at Misty's Musings. Each week we post photos of our favorite animals/critters. If you want to see other participants or to join yourself just click on the icon at the left where you'll find all the rules and the link to join in! You never what you'll find.



A few months ago Tom of Welcome to Wiggers World posted about his pet squirrel. I thought it was so cool that his little friend would eat peanuts out of his hand. He told me to be patient with the little visitor that came daily to the bird feeder under my oak tree.
Friday I was sitting at my computer in the sunroom and out of the corner of my eye I spied my little visitor on the deck walking slowly to the other side and down the steps.
I grabbed the camera in hopes the squirrel would retrace the steps it had just taken. Sure enough in a matter of minutes across the deck and up the railings it went. I stood at the glass doors (why the images aren't crisp) and took these photos. She let me click away and seemed very trusting. I have waited months for this to happen. It is the first half decent shot I've been able to get.

This Is Thumper!

In this photo she is moving her leg a mile a minute scratching herself. We had to laugh because she reminded us of Thumper. It seemed only fitting that's what her name should be. Yes, I know Thumper was a boy; but who's going to know!

Here's Thumper Cleaning Her Paws