This is an excerpt from the rodent instruction manual for conducting a bird feeder raid on a snowy winter day. Enjoy!
Scout for predators and nuisance photographers
Run like the wind
Take advantage of snow squalls to conceal your mission
Scout again when the squall subsides – you never know
Devour everything in sight
But not so much that you can no longer run!
Run up and down a smooth pole: vigorous exercise after a heavy meal is important
Photos by NB Hunter (December 2017). © All Rights Reserved.
Nick's Nature Pics 
Intrepid little guy. Great shots!
What a delightful sequence – thank you!
Love this. The squirrels who come to my deck rail feeders have this sequence of scurrying down to perfection, especially if my cats have ventured out into the cold.
A great and happy post! Superb shots of the little guy on a mission!
Last, but not least, wishing you and yours a happy and healthy 2018.
Adorable post, Nick, love it, made me smile this chilly morning! 🙂
ditto, ditto, ditto to above-and many thanks Nick!
Love the action shots – such determination on that little critter’s face; thanks Nick.
My bird feeder is squirrel proof although I do feed the grey squirrels peanuts. They haven’t been coming around recently however due to the -26C weather without the windchill factor… But it will warm up soon even if it is still cold.
Lovely pics, thanks for sharing!