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Squirrel at La Jolla

Although springtime in La Jolla is better known for its seal and sea lion pups, I took a break from shooting the marine mammals and sat on a bench to check my settings. When I looked up, I saw this adorable squirrel grasping stems with his hands and eating the blooms. It was a moment that reminded me that sometimes the best photos are in the mundane.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: La Jolla, California, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D3200
Copyright: © Shelley Moxley