ENDANGERED RED SQUIRREL ENJOYS A PEACEFUL SNACK BY THE WATER <br />WITH PIX AND VID<br />By Shuk Yee Tsang<br />A charming set of photos and video captures an endangered red squirrel enjoying a quiet breakfast by the water in the soft autumn light.<br />The moment was photographed by Jessica Dewyngaert from Belgium, who has been documenting the same red squirrel family for years and says the experience “is still a lot of fun.”<br />Jessica shot the scene from a hide in the woods of the Netherlands, where she spends hours waiting patiently for the fast-moving animals to appear. <br />On this particular morning, the forest was glowing with fall colours as the energetic squirrel paused for a snack.<br />Jessica has photographed red squirrels for more than five years, using a 400–600mm zoom lens to keep a respectful distance while capturing their personality.<br />She explained that people are drawn to her images because squirrels are “playful, curious, and full of character.<br />She said: “I love autumn and I especially enjoyed photographing the red squirrel on this beautiful morning in the woods.<br /> "Red squirrels are always very active and such a joy to watch full of energy, always searching for food to eat or to hide away.<br />“When I photograph squirrels, I try to capture more than just their appearance I focus on a moment or expression that reveals a bit of their personality.”<br />Viewers were delighted, with one commenting: “This one is just too cute to see in action ”<br />END
