Round-tailed Ground Squirrel Photo

By May 28, 2009Arizona, Wildlife

This little round-tailed ground squirrel (Spermophilus tereticaudus) showed up beside the pond only a couple times, and I really only had one good chance to get its photo. I felt sorry for the poor thing, not only is it a puny raptor-morsel, but it has a wimpy tail compared to the Harris’ antelope ground squirrel I posted yesterday.

Round-tailed ground squirrel, Spermophilus tereticaudus, Amado, Arizona

Round-tailed ground squirrel
Image ID: 22896
Species: Round-tailed ground squirrel, Spermophilus tereticaudus
Location: Amado, Arizona, USA

Shot at Bill Forbes’ Pond at Elephant Head, which I visited and described recently.

About Phil Colla

I am a natural history photographer. I enjoy making compelling images in the ocean, on land, and in the air. I have maintained the Natural History Photography blog since 2005 and my searchable Natural History Photography Library since 1997. Here are some tear sheets and behind the scenes views. Thanks for looking!