Saturday, February 25, 2023

On The Tightrope


When driving I often see squirrels crossing above the roadways along the overhead wires but never can get a shot. One day I was on a small street and this squirrel was on a long wire (about 50 ft) so I pulled over and managed to catch a shot before it reached the tree. I don't remember squirrels doing this when I was a kid but maybe there were not thick wires around for internet etc in those days.

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17 comments:

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

Agile little creatures, aren't they? I just wish they weren't clever enough to get into my loft-space from time to time.

eileeninmd said...

The squirrels are brave walking on the wires. I only see them walking on my deck railing looking for peanuts. Great capture!

Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

The squirrel has good balance.

William Kendall said...

I've seen them do that in the countryside.

Debbie said...

he has a future in tightrope walking!! i'm happy for you, that you finally got a good snap!! have a great weekend!!!

Cloudia said...

Cue the circus music!

Sharon said...

They are such acrobats.

Taken For Granted said...

Squirrels are amazing acrobats high in the air, but I have seen them fall. They just look embarrassed and run off.

Shiju Sugunan said...

Expert tightrope artist indeed!

Bill said...

Practicing for the big tightrope events coming up in the summer. :)

s.c said...

Smart animal.

roentare said...

Squirrels are agile little rascals. Cute though.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

They can climb anywhere I think! Neat photo...you have to be fast to get one like this!

Revrunner said...

Ach! Squirrels!

Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost said...

It is amazing watching these little tightrope walkers. Oddly enough, there aren't many squirrels in the town where I live. Maybe owls and such eat them, but I've not seen many owls either.

21 Wits said...

Another carefree critter without fear!

Linda said...

They are little acrobats!