I took this photo back in December and I almost deleted it because of the blur but, then I thought this little guy is just too cute to wipe away. He was determined to get this broken prickly pear pad and he ran out to grab it a couple of times and then saw movement and ran back. Finally I was very careful and stood still long enough for him to attempt another try. He must have spotted me lift the camera higher because he put on some speed heading backwards under a big cactus dragging the prickly pear with him. This the only shot I could get. I was glad he got the "dinner" he was after.
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Nice one, so cute
Sharon you are braver than most women I know. I don't know any that would hang around to photography a mouse.
Glad you didn't delete it ! Love the ears on this guy !
Great capture and worthy to post. But it is too bad that animals don't know to stay still longer to pose more patiently.
Perhaps this guy was the model for Mickey what with those ears?
Must have been hungry? Prickly pear for dinner???
I guess what's inside tastes good enough for the aggravation of the skin of the prickly pear...
It's a cute shot!
Is it a mouse or a roof rat? I'm glad you posted it as it is fun to see.
Bet that prickly pear is nice and juicy Sharon.. btw we didn't get enough rain to share any I'm afraid, a few drops!
He sure has his eye on you, Sharon!
Bon appetit, little guy!
Great catch, hope he enjoyed dinner!
Nice shot.
I've never seen anything like this (outside professional nature programs) - so cool! I'm glad you didn't delete:)
That's a big lunch for that little fella.
I think I've eaten Prickly Pears in México, under a different name. They're delicious; wonder if he'd share with me (or you)?
Very cute! The blur is actually nice because it gives the photo a sense of action. You can tell that critter is moving fast. Is it a field mouse, or some type of specifically desert-dwelling rodent?
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