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Eight bright pictures of squirrels
20 October 2026 · Picture Desk
Here are eight bright pictures of squirrels. Busy little paws, and a face that seems glad to be out. The pictures are from public collections, not a news report.
Baby Squirrel. Busy paws, and a face that seems glad of the day. — Twix, CC BY-SASquirrel. They look as if the branch was exactly the right idea. — ogwen, CC BYNutty squirrel. A bright pause between one jump and the next. — hedera.baltica, CC BY-SARed squirrel. They seem pleased with a very small plan. — hedera.baltica, CC BY-SARed squirrel. A little animal, fully occupied with being alive. — hedera.baltica, CC BY-SAMe And My Shadow (A Black Squirrel is feeding in synch behind him). They make a tree look friendlier. — DaPuglet, CC BY-SAFlying Squirrel 'Oh My!'. A quick face, and a kinder afternoon. — Clevergrrl, CC BY-SAYoung squirrel [explored]. They look as if the sun found them on purpose. — hedera.baltica, CC BY-SA
That is the whole list. A bit of brightness, and then the day again.
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