The squirrel portraits in the Nutty Notes collections were photographed in a “natural” setting - Charlie’s own back yard. Most of these animals had lost their mothers in infancy, were lovingly raised by him and released when they were old enough.

All free souls, many return regularly to visit and to mooch a handout. And they won’t take no for an answer! Ever ready with a camera, Charlie likes to say that his furry little friends pose for peanuts - literally. With a wink and a nod, he admits that some of the photos may seem a little, well. . .enhanced. But then he does have a background in photography and owns the latest computer equipment