#123 "Nimble"

This observant little creature is a north American red squirrel, detailed here in rich red oxide pigments. As they feed mostly on seeds and conifer cones, this squirrel is pictured in a collection of sap green cedar trees. They are fast, fiercely territorial and don’t prefer to be observed. Interestingly, they don’t hibernate during the cold north American winters; they are one of the most active squirrels. This red squirrel is curious and suspicious of the onlooker and won’t be there for long.