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Drama. These guys all normally get along pretty well, but here a squirrel decided to start something and nearly got kicked in the head as reward. Moments later they were back to munching sunflower seeds side-by-side again.

There were at least of 6 of them this day on an overlook across from Summitville Mine. Set up the GoPro since they were curious and approaching me, and got this great photo and video when they were messing with the camera. One of the my favorite critter encounters in two years of traveling.

The Pacific Ent is distinguished from others of the genus by its distinctive bushy eyebrows resembling almost a sword fern. The juvenile specimen pictured here is notable for its rebellious yet nonchalant nature as it is seen smoking a maple tree branch.

This thing was growing wild in the middle of some pretty thick woods. It's possible it was planted and the woods grew back around it, but the tree looked pretty naturalized. Obviously non-native but does not appear to be cultivated.