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Tree rat

Tree rat

I was looking for the hidden squirrel. I knew it had something and was looking for a better place to finish it. Two passers-by asked me what I was looking for. ...
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I was looking for the hidden squirrel. I knew it had something and was looking for a better place to finish it. Two passers-by asked me what I was looking for. I pointed at the tree without being vocal. They smiled and said, "Oh!! That's a "tree rat".

:) :)

Castle Gardens, Leicester, UK
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Leicester, GB

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Jul, 2015

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Looks like he's playing a trumpet, great amusing image.

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so cute

Thanks Tina & Thanks Lakshmi.

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Squirrels are rats with good Public Relations!
This ones a musician!

:) Thanks Ian.

What music does he play? ;-) Funny shot

Thanks, that's a wrap song... :D :D

I know many people think squirrels are pests but I like them. I think they are clever cheeky characters. We had a couple in our previous garden one of which I got to trust me until he ate from my hand!

Thanks for sharing your experience. :)

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Wonderful capture Aarti!!

Thank you Nigel. :)

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