Ground Squirrel

This ground squirrel was ready to get a great summer tan one morning as I spotted it from the trail. Squirrels may stretch out and "sploot" for a variety of reasons including staying cool, taking a nap, hiding from predators through camouflage, or just good ol' fashioned sunbathing. I see squirrels every day on my walks and I never tire of their behaviors and, dare I say, cuteness!