Photo Credit: Dick van Duijn
Who doesn’t like hippity-hoppity squirrels, running to and fro in the garden area? I surely do, they are so damn cute and hardworking as well. They always keep an eye on the food resources available nearby.
While other times, these fluffballs sit like a queen on the branch of the trees and watch their garden kingdom with glory.
I abide by thee, Queen Squirrel. But they are always cautious of humans. The moment, these chipmunks hear your footsteps, they run like a Roadrunner, beep beep!
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My favourite moment with squirrels was a couple of months back, in a park. Where I saw squirrels drinking water and hopping hither and thither in search of food.
Since we had fruits with us, we gave a plum to the squirrel, which she took to the tree. Then landed on her belly, clenched the fruit with both her hands and devoured it happily, while stretching her body on the branch of the tree.
That was one of the happiest moments for me. But now my love for squirrels has stirred even more. As a Wildlife photographer named Dick van Duijn, 34, from the Vienna, Austria has captured some amazing photos of a Zen-like squirrel, smelling flowers from the garden.
Witnessing this, in reality, would have been a stellar moment. Nonetheless, we have the pictures to see– so we can know, how it must have felt like.
In the photos, we can see a ground squirrel lifting her hand to reach for a yellow daisy, bringing it close to its face.
The tiny rodent inhales the floral aroma while closing her eyes, to find out, which one would taste better. Moments later, the squirrel leaned in for a tasty bite, said the photographer.
“I went to Austria especially to photograph the ground squirrels,” he added. “It was great to witness this and very satisfying.”
Capturing the moment wasn’t a piece of cake for the photographer. Because he observed the tiny fellow for straight two hours, and took hundreds of photos of it, before sharing the perfect moment with the world.
“This curious ground squirrel started smelling and tasting the flower,” the photographer recalled. “I was really happy after capturing a photo like this.”
Without further ado, here are the pictures of a curious squirrel tasting a flower.
Warning: Watching these pics, will make you say, “Awww” even if you don’t like the expression.
Photo Credit: Dick van Duijn
Surprised Squirrel: “Hey! What is this? It looks beautiful.”
Photo Credit: Dick van Duijn
Confused Squirrel: “Hey, there daisy. Can I whisper my wish?”
Photo Credit: Dick van Duijn
Little Squirrel: “Ah! It smells heavenly.”
Photo Credit: Dick van Duijn
Taste tester Squirrel: “It smells delicious, should I taste it? I think, I should. Kindly excuse.”
Photo Credit: Dick van Duijn
Praying hands Squirrel: “Oh! Look what I found.”
Photo Credit: Dick van Duijn
Naughty Squirrel: “Whoa! Are these snowflakes? Whatever, it’s mine.”
Photo Credit: Dick van Duijn
Lazy Squirrel: “I haven’t brushed my coat today. But who cares? I got a poppy for me and it smells so good. Yay!”
Let thy spirit be high in love. Namaste
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What great photos. I’ve been fond of squirrels since I was a child. I think they were created to make us go “awww.”
Me too, I like observing them. They are like little bundles of joy, frolicking around the garden space. 🐿️
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Awwww, indeed!!!
Yay 😃
So beautiful.. The images and your words.. 😇❤👌🏼👌🏼….
Thanks, dear. Much love ❤️
Pleasure all mine.. 😇💕
Namaste indeed, 🙂🙂🙂
Namaste 😊
Great work Pragati. Keep it up
Thank you, sir 😊
Amazing shots!
Yay 🐿️
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Reblogged...great post
Thank you 🐿️💙
Woww,what a beautiful sight! The naughtiest ones. I will also lookout for them now. Beautiful write up and images.
Thanks, Ankit. Indeed, they are naughiest critters around.
Amazing pictures. Bravo!
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great photography by Dick and this floppy creature reminds us how beautiful nature is.
Indeed ☺️
amazing pictures and very well written. Specially where the squirrel actually smells the flower. 🤩
Thank you, Jasmeet. I can write on and on about cute animals. They so precious 🌼
yes yes, they are. Would love to read more. 🙂
Will surely work on more of these. Thanks for encouraging me 😊
OH WOW!!! Thank You for sharing this, Pragati!!! I hadn’t seen it before and the smile You just gifted may not leave my face all day. Lord!!! We have tons of squirrels here and they are hilarious. So very spastic and always in a huge hurry unless standing stone-like still as if You’ll never see them if they just blend in. They give so much joy but not in this way. Wow! Amazing. Cheers to Dick van Duijn, to You and to that wonderful little squirrel!!! 🤗❤️🤗
You're welcome, Katy. I love watching them too. Indeed, the artist has done a great job by making us understand the langauge of love. Cheers 🐿️❤️
This is so adorable, l have a spot for squirrels. I wish I can have one for a pet. Thanks for sharing this❤
I too wanted to have squirrel as a pet, but they look happy in their natural habitat. Hopping around, foraging for food and peeping from the tiny crevices of wood. They are just so adorable.