Friday 2 October 2015

Furry Friends at Formby

A nature filled day last weekend included a visit to Formby on the Merseyside coast. Formby is famous for its colony of red squirrels, and it's an animal that I adore and have always wanted to get some pictures of. I've never managed it before, as they're not exactly co-operative, but I had a good couple of hours with them and some decent results at the end of it.
To start with I was more captivated with the Nuthatches and Woodpeckers that were numerous in the woods. During this time, the squirrels were playing around up in the canopy, chasing each other and eating. A couple then decided to come down and search for food on the ground. I seized my moment (which didn't last much longer than five minutes), but it was worth it.







The lovely sandy beach at Formby. If I'd taken my shorts I might have had a paddle in the sea.


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20 comments:

  1. Forest Dream Weaver3 October 2015 at 11:31

    Lovely shots....I'm intrigued by the dark colouring on the tail and back!

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  2. Snap3 October 2015 at 17:23

    Your red squirrels are so different than the squirrels that visit me. Lovely shots. Happy weekend.

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  3. Anni 3 October 2015 at 18:57

    So colorful...and SO CUTE!!

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  4. This N That3 October 2015 at 20:45

    I was surprised to see a squirrel! Fun pictures. The red squirrels are much more colorful than our grey's..I'm always expecting a bird. It's a long walk to the water on that beach! Have a good weekend

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  5. A Colorful World3 October 2015 at 20:58

    Great captures! They are adorable little guys. Love the beach photos too.

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  6. sandyland4 October 2015 at 06:20

    vibrant color

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  7. Margaret Birding For Pleasure4 October 2015 at 08:20

    Love the beach shots an the Squirrels are so cute

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  8. Ela4 October 2015 at 18:38

    Oh, they are adorable !!!
    Great shots !

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  9. Anonymous5 October 2015 at 03:01

    Love the color of your squirrels.

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  10. Fun605 October 2015 at 19:49

    Surprised by the amount of black on these squirrels.

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  11. mick5 October 2015 at 21:03

    The squirrels are cute and the beaches look lovely - but they do NOT look warm! Great photos!

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  12. Klara5 October 2015 at 21:36

    oh yes, more than decent results. beautiful creature. nice sunny day on the beach.

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  13. merlecolibri 6 October 2015 at 07:04

    est ce l'écureuil roux ? il a de beaux reflets sombres *

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  14. Anonymous6 October 2015 at 09:39

    Just too cute!

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  15. Coombe Mill - Fiona6 October 2015 at 14:13

    What great photos, I always try to catch a good shot of the squirrels around the farm and they're never cooperative either. It's great that you've finally achieved some good shots, the first one looks almost like he's posing for you. #animaltales

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  16. Ersatz Expat6 October 2015 at 14:27

    WHat wonderful photographs of very engaging animals

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  17. Unknown6 October 2015 at 16:54

    Wonderful photos! I love watching them, they're so cute.

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  18. chickenruby6 October 2015 at 17:35

    what lovely shades on the squirrel's back, i saw black one in Canada

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  19. A Green and Rosie Life10 October 2015 at 09:19

    Fabulous shots of something furry for a change ... and so immensely cute! We have plenty of red squirrels here in Normandy but they are too quick for me to get photograph (especially as the dog thinks it's is her job to chase them up trees). The beach at Formby looks very much like our north NOrmandy beaches - lovely for a winter walk and bird watching. #AnimalTales

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  20. eileeninmd10 October 2015 at 10:23

    Hello, the red squirrels are so cute! I like their color. The beach looks wonderful. Great shots. I am sorry I am commenting so late, I've been away! Thanks so much for linking up! Have a happy day and weekend!

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