bark-licking

[jonny_redhorse]

not that I know that much about red squirrel behaviour but I watched this one this morning for about 10 minutes jumping from branch to branch licking the small branches....not sure why it would do it.......the tree it's in appears to be a small maple...maybe it's licking the sweet spring sap....... jonny

[Steve Foss]

I think you poured a brandy Alexander down that tree. Or more likely, given the species of animal, a nut brown ale!

Great shot of cool behavior.

[Redstormy]

Wow nice shot jonny! Front the brilliantly colored sky

to the pink tongue.. love it

Red

[jonny_redhorse]

I'm glad you like the shot! ......and welcome to the forum!..looking forward to more of your posts may it be in the form of photography ....art ........jonny

[jonny_redhorse]

I saw this squirrel again this morning licking he tree!....lol ....looked up red squirrels on "google" and sure enough....they lick the sap!...in some caes,they bite of a twig at this time of year and wait for the sap to run out enjoying the sweet treat!.......you learn something every day ...jonny