Frozen Over

The watercourse where I've shot a number of videos has frozen over. Someone scattered feed for the remaining ducks, so I decided to record them chowing down. A couple of squirrels also dropped by. Cameo appearances by some of the plants in the vicinity, and a cardinal.

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The music track is Mudslide, written by Pat Donohue and performed by the Guys All-Star Shoe Band. It's from the soundtrack to the film A Prairie Home Companion.

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[GoldenFinchFellow]

Me and my shoemaker uncle are in a facebook debate right now over whether or not mushrooms should be eaten based on he see's no animals eat them and he thinks they slow us down, I told him about this squirrel, now we're debating if it would be using it for medicine or food... so I had to come find it! well to his credit most shelf mushrooms are pretty woody and medicinal haha

[seaottersoup]

@GoldenFinchFellow Animals don't often cook their food, but that hasn't stopped us. Maybe your uncle just doesn't like mushrooms. On the other hand, relying on the wisdom of a squirrel could leave you on a shaky limb, metaphorically speaking.

[ecualopezjg]

i hate the cold...i was born in south america and though iv been in ny for many year i still cant get over the cold...but watching it on your video well im alright with it...:)...plus the photage you caught of the ducks and squirrels was awsome

[seaottersoup]

I like the winter. I can deal with the cold, as long as it's not windy. But the season lasts too long. I've noticed that a lot of people can handle winter okay, if it's just in a video. :D

I have an idea for a fake spring video that I'll post tonight if things work out. Cheers!

[mrandrew89]

haha 29 views 17 (18 now) comments...

thats got to be one of the best ratio's on the tube!

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as for the imagery, beautiful as always, its getting chilly in the uk now, with snow etc. so hopefully we will get something like this in the rural patches.

p.s when i see one i want it as a pet [squirrel]

[seaottersoup]

Thanks! I have a select group of viewers who are willing to chat. Half the comments are from me though...

Had to read the squirrel comment twice. First time, I thought you wanted one as a pelt. Not nice. :-s

They are loads of fun to watch, so maybe I'll try to record them some more.

[seaottersoup]

I think the females are prettier, at least up close. The pattern in the feathers is so intricate.

[AnnaHeartsTheWorld]

Another pretty video from you! Mallards really are beautiful. :)

[Beardedyoungman]

haha

[seaottersoup]

Yeah, he seemed quite happy with his discovery. Food that makes climbing easier -- what more could a squirrel ask for? :)