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Messy Eaters

After saving up a hefty sum of change, I purchased my first proper telephoto lens, and went to a trail down the road. Of course it is a populated trail so I ventured off into the woods where I like to call "Squirrel Haven". The name speaks for itself, I often came here just to watch the odd looking Montanan squirrels come out of their hobbit holes, and got a front row seat to a very messy eater.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2022
Date Uploaded: 09.2022
Photo Location: Bigfork, Montana, United States of America
Copyright: © Danielle Boutte
Awards
Photo of the Day: 11.20.23