A visit to Formby

Jon · #1 (**permalink**) 25-01-2007, 05:53 PM

I went to Formby Point Squirrel reserve on Wednesday. I got there quite early thinking the squirrels would be hungry first thing. I asked the attendant at the entrance where was the best bet in early morning. Oh go to the brow and turn left at the sign. This I did with eyes peeled, I searched for about half an hour, guess what - now't!. I went over to an are by a fallen tree I recalled i had seen them there last year. I rustled my peanut bag (yes I suppose I should have bought hazel nuts but I didn't tell the squirrels! sure enough a couple arrived in seconds. I gradually manoevered them towards some light, sat down behind the tripod and they came to my hand. This sounds a little ungrateful but that was a tad too close. I threw some nuts around and gradually several came and chased one another. These are the results, hope you like them. Jon

matt_xyz · #2 (**permalink**) 25-01-2007, 06:13 PM

very nice Jon, I wish there were some reds a bit closer to me in the Midlands.

Matt

Barbara · #3 (**permalink**) 25-01-2007, 06:27 PM

Exellent shots Jon, I'm glad they came out to play for you

. We are very lucky to to have these little beauties here in the north west aren't we

.....sorry Matt were not lending you any

Fourwings · #4 (**permalink**) 25-01-2007, 06:28 PM

Excellent images Jon, they are so much more photogenic than their Grey cousins.

Jon · #5 (**permalink**) 25-01-2007, 06:35 PM

Glad you like them, there are another two images in the Forum Images section, I couldn't attach then - I was timed out. Jon

eeyore · #6 (**permalink**) 25-01-2007, 06:40 PM

nice stuff john - we (boddie , mr cheeky and I) were there before xmas and you are definitely right about the little blighters coming too close - i had to restort to tossing hazel nuts away from us to draw them off a bit.

i'm going back in the spring when the wildflowers (bluebells etc) come out which ought to be a bit of a special background for some squizzel shots

nightshade · #7 (**permalink**) 25-01-2007, 07:25 PM

Very good images Jon,I have never been a particular fan of squirrels but
you have converted me,I shall have to find my local Reds!

aeshna5 · #8 (**permalink**) 25-01-2007, 07:31 PM

Excellent photos- really show this charismatic mammal at its best!

rlchew · #9 (**permalink**) 25-01-2007, 09:43 PM

Excellent photos Jon!

I was there in May of last year and as I am in the north west this weekend I may go back again weather permitting.

The Formby Red Squirrels have to be some of the easiest to see and photograph in England.

Richard