Saturday, April 11, 2015

Not So Dapper

Grey squirrel...spring moult.
 
Squirrels moult from head to tail in the spring, and from tail to head in the fall.
 
sharing with...
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 
 
Posted by at
Labels: , ,

34 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildApril 11, 2015 at 1:14 AM

    He does look more than a little motheaten. I hope some new fur comes in quickly - and that your weather is warming.

    ReplyDelete
  2. LeaApril 11, 2015 at 2:28 AM

    I did not know that about squirrels
    Have a great week-end!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Nancy JApril 11, 2015 at 2:40 AM

    The best part of this is he will get better looking again one day. Lovely tail, though.

    ReplyDelete
  4. eileeninmdApril 11, 2015 at 4:03 AM

    Good Morning, Karen! Great capture of your cute squirrel.. He will be looking back to normal soon. Thank you for linking up, have a happy weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  5. VioletSkyApril 11, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    I did not know that about the moulting. They do look a bit ragged during this time, don't they?!

    ReplyDelete
  6. IrmaApril 11, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    Great picture of this squirrel.
    Perfect photographed, my compliments.
    Have a good weekend.
    Best regards, Irma

    ReplyDelete
  7. kissed by an angelApril 11, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    They are so wonderful animals! I like them very much and also the pretty picture, which you have taken.

    Enjoy an enchanting springtime :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. cedarmerefarmApril 11, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Hi Karen, that is a great photo. I did not know that about squirrels. It's a sign that your spring is here?

    ReplyDelete
  9. EG CameraGirlApril 11, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    They do look scruffy when they moult, don't they? ;))

    ReplyDelete
  10. Pamela GordonApril 11, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    I learned something new here about squirrels. Nice capture.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Coloring Outside the LinesApril 11, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    I'd laugh, but I think I am shedding more hair lately than my cat! Cute pic!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Michele M./ Finch RestApril 11, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    No kidding? Golly, had no idea.

    You see, we chase the squirrels out of the yard here. This is FINCH REST, not "Squirrel Rest," haha.

    How are you feeling, dear? Been thinking of you, hoping you are better.

    I have been so busy it isn't even funny and haven't been able to post a single thing. Very frustrating. One more week of crazy then I get a slight reprieve. May is filling up fast but not as crazy as April. Hugs.

    ReplyDelete
  13. TexWisGirlApril 11, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    interesting! had no idea! he is a bit scrappy looking. :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. MadSnapperApril 11, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Perfect shot of this cute little critter

    ReplyDelete
  15. Linda W.April 11, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Poor squirrel looks like he's been roughed up a bit! Nice photo though.

    ReplyDelete
  16. MuffieApril 11, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    I remember you explained the molting process once before. I never get close enough to notice the ones around here molting, but I'm going to try.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Sylvia KApril 11, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Oh, yes! The squirrels here look as though they just climbed out of a garbage can in their "ragged" looking coats!! They look just like your guy!! Always good to see you online, Karen!! Hope you have a good weekend!!

    ReplyDelete
  18. A Colorful WorldApril 11, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Darling shot! I never knew that about their moulting patterns! Really interesting.

    ReplyDelete
  19. CarlettaApril 11, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    A little worse for wear but still awfully cute!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Cheryl @ TFDApril 11, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    I didn't know about the moulting process. Interesting! Pretty little squirrel, they are so much fun to watch.

    ReplyDelete
  21. RedPatApril 11, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    They are all looking rather tacky at this time of year, Karen! Hope you are recovering from your fall.

    ReplyDelete
  22. UnknownApril 11, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    Great shot! He'll soon be more handsome than ever.

    ReplyDelete
  23. FotofruaApril 11, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    A handsome little fellow.
    Great picture.
    Karin

    ReplyDelete
  24. StephanieApril 11, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    Looks like he or she is not well. Great shot!

    ReplyDelete
  25. JudyApril 11, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    Until now, I never knew this was the molting pattern. Learned something new!

    ReplyDelete
  26. JoyfulApril 11, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    Perfectly captured!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 12, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    I never realized that about the molting pattern when we were in Oregon -- and now I wonder if the squirrels here in Florida even molt?

    ReplyDelete
  28. JeanneApril 13, 2015 at 3:06 AM

    Great shot of this little squirrel visitor

    ReplyDelete
  29. maryaustriaApril 13, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    Still cute! A lovely shot!!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Gail DixonApril 13, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    Awww, bless his molting little heart. He's still a cutie.

    ReplyDelete
  31. UnknownApril 14, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    What a little cutie!!!

    ReplyDelete
  32. IndraniApril 17, 2015 at 10:35 PM

    Lovely pic.
    I like the pose of it. :)
    Have a great weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  33. UnknownApril 19, 2015 at 1:21 AM

    "Pixel Posts" has been included in our A Sunday Drive for this week. Be assured that we hope this helps to point even more new visitors in your direction.

    http://asthecrackerheadcrumbles.blogspot.com/2015/04/a-sunday-drive_19.html

    ReplyDelete
  34. Kim@stuffcould....April 20, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Yes you taught me something! Still pretty

    ReplyDelete

Please feel free to leave a comment, and hey, why not follow my blog too.
I can't respond to every comment, but I will return the favour and visit your blog. I have turned off word verification, but it randomly shows up, that's a BLOGGER glitch.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)