Squirrels are cute little creatures we all adore from afar but few people have the ch..

by KindMeal.my, 30 May 2015

Squirrels are cute little creatures we all adore from afar but few people have the chance to interact with a squirrel, granting these bushy-tailed nut-lovers a bit of mysterious charm. Talented photographer Max Ellis has worked with quite a few charming squirrels.

In the past, Ellis has taken photos of squirrels playing with pumpkins and other unlikely objects. This time around he decided to see what would happen if he gave his backyard squirrels an umbrella on a rainy day. If you’re like most people, you’ve likely never tried, but getting a squirrel to pose with an umbrella is far from easy. As always Ellis figured out a way to reach the little squirrel’s heart, he coated the tiny umbrella in sunflower seeds and peanut butter before hanging it out on fishing line for any adorable squirrel to find.

The only problem is that it was raining and squirrels don’t like to come out in the rain. Therefore, Ellis was waiting quite a while for any squirrel to come and take the bait. In an interview with the Daily Mail Ellis said, “I considered building a covered walkway from their tree because I was getting cramp crouching behind the camera. Fortunately this one popped out and hung around exploring for about six minutes. As the rain got heavier, he was able to shelter for a bit but eventually gave up and headed off home.”

Squirrels are not only clever enough to use an umbrella to stay dry in the rain – they also know that a diet that's high in seeds and nuts is good for one's health. ;-)

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