A close-up of a small, black morph eastern grey squirrel, perched in vibrant green grass. The animal is captured in profile, actively eating a small, reddish item held between its front paws. The creature's fur is entirely black, and it has striking, bright blue-white eyes that catch the light. The strong backlighting creates a subtle halo effect around its silhouette, highlighting the fine texture of its fur. The photograph utilizes a shallow depth of field, rendering the foreground and background into soft, abstract blurs of color. The foreground is dominated by the sharp, bright green blades of grass, while the background consists of smooth transitions of purple, white, and pale yellow light. The lighting is dramatic and bright, suggesting a late evening sun. This strong lighting, combined with the vivid colors, creates a visually appealing and dynamic image. Text in the bottom left corner identifies the photo as "Photography by Douglas ©2025 @DarkWaterPhotoMedia".

Well, look who decided to pop up over the grassy hill this evening; the black shadowtail with the cute ears and a shiny catchlight eye making an appearance!

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Squirrels are generally small rodents with slender bodies, bushy tails and large eyes. In general, their fur is short, soft and silky, and ranges in thickness from species to species. The color of their fur is also highly variable and can be whitish, gray, yellow, red, brown, or even black.

Good Morning Blue Sky!

As you can plainly see, I'm not a bird, I'm a squirrel - better known as a shadow tail. "Squirrel" means "shadow tail," from the Greek skia "shadow" + oura "tail."

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The grey squirrel has a silver-grey coat, with a brownish face and feet, and pale underside. It has a characteristically bushy tail. It is distinguished from the red squirrel by its larger size, grey fur, and smaller ears without tufts. However, grey squirrels can vary in colour, with some appearing slightly ginger. Spiritually, squirrels are symbols of resourcefulness, adaptability, playfulness, and organization. Dreaming of a squirrel may be a sign to take on more responsibilities or adopt a positive thinking mindset. If you see a squirrel in person, stay positive and don't give up on your dreams.

Good Evening BlueSky! 🐿️

Golden morning light along the forest floor and this Eastern Grey Shadow-tail comes to check if you have any nuts. Winter's comin'.

Credit River Trail - Riverwood Conservancy. Mississauga, Ontario.

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Black squirrels are actually the Eastern Grey Squirrel. The difference in colour comes from a genetic anomaly that prevents their fur from turning grey. Most people agree that black squirrels seem to be dominating the wildlife scene in Toronto.

BlueSky! 🐿️

They said to sit up straight if I wants da nuts! 🌰
You gotta deliver! You just gotta!

High Park - Toronto, Ontario.
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Silhouette of a squirrel poking it's head out from behind a tree in High Park - Toronto.

BlueSky! 🐿️

Deep inside High Park - Toronto, the darkling squirrels are watching you, with great interest. 🐿️

See comment for Shadowtail exposure. 🍁🤠📷🤙📿

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