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[@DaniConnorWild]

SO MANY KIND COMMENTS! Honestly thank you all so much. I try to read every comment so it means a lot to me. This project/ video consisted of lots and lots of work so I really appreciate your support.

[@marthesegauci5718]

Hi Dani, I went on the link to pre- order the Red Squirrel Calendar 2025. Price is in English Pound, will I be able to pay in Euros please? Thanks.

[@elefantcastle]

Dear Dani, it is always wonderful to watch your videos!!! Your squirrel dream photos radiate such an innocent calm. ❤ I have had an bicycle accident being cut off my path from a car, and am having a back injury. It is so rewarding to watch your videos, and I have pre-ordered your 2025 calendar too… Thank you✨🌸💫🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@nightworg]

Thank you Dani for this amazing content. Pre ordered you calender for 2025.😊

[@jeffmunkynutz1568]

Bout time you and the other half had a little squirrel or two..... 😙🎵🎵

[@orbblue]

Hi Dani, congratulations on a fantastic job and thank you for sharing all this beauty with us 🩵

[@russ7928]

This lady knows how to make the most beautiful photos and videos! Even the drone photography is top-notch. My favorite KZbin channel for nature Vids. Bravo!

[@BrandonWestfall]

It helps that she's in them.

[@Jedzelex]

She's not an Australian breakdancer with a phd on breaking, that's for sure 😉 But seriously, we can easily see her talent all over her photos and videos.

[@dienahfee777]

Absolutely 🌸🤗🌸👍

[@mothmagic1]

I'll happily agree with you there.

[@DogAteMyPopcorn]

You didn't build a nesting box, you built them a 4 star hotel. I'm glad to see all your planning and hard work paid off (again). Thank you for sharing this💛💙💛💙

[@DaniConnorWild]

What would make it five star? 😅🤩

[@Coercer2010]

@@DaniConnorWild a five star restaurant included 😂🥰

[@timkdiamond]

How many speechless people with their jaws gaping wide open watched this? All of them. Count me for one. 🐿️❤

[@ThrillofLif]

Absolutely stunning... Your work is living poetry, a caress for the eyes and the soul. Thk you Dani 🐿💙

[@ReflectingMe2024]

I've said this in so many words before Dani... together with Juan, your talent for producing such unbelievable quality videos is just astonishing. The music, the cinematography, the story and narrative - all merge to create such beautiful videos. You have an incredible talent for this, and your love for squirrels and nature in general is a joy to watch. Thank you.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Wow, thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼🐿️

[@Ender-Beats]

The music, the whole photography, scenery, nature sounds, your voice and storytelling... these videos are just pure magic. I can't wait for the follow up...

[@JEmmertz]

You've done an exceptional project here, Dani! All kudos to Juan and helpful neighbours (both those with fur and those without) that made it possible.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes big thanks to everyone involved 😌

[@staffaneriksson81]

Dani, your films are fantastic. Just the thought of snuggling into one of your squirrel nests, filled with beard lichen and moss to rest on, and pine cones to play with, fills me with calm, relaxation, and contentment to exist in this wonderful world. In a world filled with dangers, wars, and misery that flood the news broadcasts, it is a blessing to relax with your fantastic videos, which I hope spread like wildfire virally. Thank you, Dani, you are a fantastic wildlife photographer, without comparison, I dare say, with some insight, Sweden’s best and most original. Please, keep it up.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

[@razzuie]

Earlier this summer I saved a very sick hedgehog and my family took him to get vet care, rehydrate and eat lot of cat food then after a couple of weeks we released him back where I found him. Now my mum’s husband has decided to build a bunch of hedgehog boxes and put them in the wetland where “our” hedgehog lives😊

[@DaniConnorWild]

So glad the rescue went well!

[@mynameismarlys]

Your dream photo melted my heart. Thanks for sharing all the details of your work , including specs so less experienced people can follow. Your neighbor shared with you and you shared with us, as is ideal.

[@Tonyd5996]

Dani, what an amazing photograph and beautiful videos. Well done young lady, you are one amazing wildlife photographer.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you so much!

[@NigelDanson]

This is amazing Dani and that photo is so beautiful. Such a clever idea...

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thanks Nigel 😁

[@eiremic]

WOW! You have opened a portal to a piece of the squirrel universe for all of us to observe. Thank you and Juan for your love of these creatures and for sharing your spiritual connection. 🥰 🐿️

[@Korpen_1979]

Wow these are really nice pictures you captured of the squirrels, a natural wonder documented in the best way. Greetins to you from south of Sweden

[@RavienUK]

OMGosh, in all my 57 years, I've never seen anything so amazing & heartwarming as those three cuddling squirrels! Well done Dani (& Juan & your very helpful neighbour!). Those cameras are fantastic, I just wish I had a garden. And your production / editing skills with this video... I felt like I was watching a Dreamworks film (I actually was thinking of the Shrek animation film when your video first started.. enchanting & 'forest-y' - totally engrossing!). Wonderful 😊

[@DaniConnorWild]

I’ve been reading fantasy novels recently so that’s probably where the Shrek-like intro came from! 😅 Thank you for watching ☺️

[@rebxthom]

Almost crying over here -they're so extremely beautiful. And your photos of them were so beautiful as well. 💝

[@catkiki7779]

so fantastic !!! squirrels are my angels love them and how you are so loving to them

[@AmiDesChats]

Perfect, like ever ! Thanks for your magic world !

[@user-dr2js7bv2i]

The squirrels look so adorable all snuggled up inside their homes! Good job, Dani!❤

[@ELCADAROSA]

Congratulations, Dani! That was a great project idea, and beautiful photos/videos! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Evening Dani, beautiful👍👍👍

[@SquirrelTheater]

Dani, I’m just in total awe. A truly magical video with your beautiful narration and edited perfectly. Being able to see the squirrels sleeping and cuddling in their drey is such a privilege. Thank you so much for that. I’m also “melted by the cuteness” whenever I’m around squirrels, so I know what you mean. 😁❤️🐿🌹

[@gerokron3412]

14.00 This photo is like a painting. Can´t believe it. What a video: I learned not only about sqirrels and about photographing, but also about having a dream and making it come true: with dedication, endurance and patience. Watching the video has been a great pleasure for me. Thx, Dani, very much.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@shaunoconnell312]

Hi Dani, I was adopted by a family of grey squirrels in 2016, Mr and Mrs Squiggles and baby's are called squiglets. ✝️🇬🇧🐾

[@julihello]

OMG! Dani this photo is amazing!! ❤ 🐿️ The video is amazing, all the process of building the box and taking your dream photo! You’re awesome😍

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you so much!!

[@gentianvandewerken929]

Squirrels sleeping are utterly beautiful/it's absolutely wonderful to see them in their beds/I love it no end!thank you for making all natural/creational box and not using toxic plywood which out gasses toxically/beautiful filming/thank you!

[@marcusr4196]

Amazing and heart-warming ❤

[@CanonEurope]

We ABSOLUTELY love this project. What beautiful images!

[@Bruno-jj3vt]

This video was like watching movie! I usually don't watch entirely 20 minutes video, but I watched the whole thinks! well done!

[@vivianelabelle3992]

I can't wait for the new calendar!😃🙌🏻 The squirrel box is beautiful!👍🏻 The photos of the sleeping squirrel are so cute!🥰🤗🐿🐿💤💖

[@SacredSecret]

Love the animated pictures of squirrels you have on display in your home. Amazing work that you do. Thank you.

[@heyjim52]

By far my favorite photographer , I have a few friends who do the same type of photography but Dani your work is fantastic , by all means keep dreaming those photos can win over all hearts.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Wow, thank you! 🙏🏼🐿️

[@ldirk58601]

My gosh, the price is mind blowing! Thank you so much for this. The videos are amazing! You have worked so hard ❣The photos are priceless.

[@easycretor]

I have watched this video at least four times. I'm amazed at it. That's all I can say. It's just plain amazing seeing those squirrels, fantastic work and congratulations.

[@Lindeman08]

Those are the best snuggles I have ever seen.

[@IvySnowFillyVideos]

This passion resonates with me...I love nature & as an artist I love to paint wild life. I've always wanted to see more reference of "a squirrels life"....sleeping, eating, playing, etc. Absolutely beautiful footage. Insightful. Inspiring. Thank you

[@ingonowack3839]

Good morning Dani and Juan 🥰🤗! Hope you’re doing great and nature, that surrounds you with all it’s beautiful life forms, is in perfect shape! Thank you very much for gifting us with a sneak peek into the magical world of Sweden`s Red Squirrels, you really made my day ❤🤩😍! I wish you, Juan and all your beloved furry and feathered friends the best possible lives in harmony, love, peace and happiness 🤗🥰!

[@terrygoyan]

The fastest 17 minutes of my life! I loved this video. Thank you Dani for taking us on your adventure. As carpenter, woodworker, it scared me watching your neighbor using the table saw wearing long sleeves!

[@CeruleanSky1111]

I'm feeding and slowly making friends with 12 Eastern Grey Squirrels in the US. They are adorable little fluffy-butts each unique and so fascinating. I do have my favorite. Haven't determined if it's male or female. But "he" comes to greet me every morning and hangs out with me throughout the day when I'm around. I took a nap in my lounger today and "he" took a nap on the nearby squirrel box I attached to his tree. When he woke, he came over to my lounger and woke me to let me know it was time for me to wake up and break out the sunflower seeds. I especially love when they sit on the post outside my kitchen window early in the morning. When I open the curtain, they are there to greet me. It's such a treat! All are very spoiled and very special to me. Thank you for all you do. I've learned so much from you which helps me understand my little "nut crackers" and connect with them. You are truly a "squirrel whisperer" and you inspire me. ❤

[@anotherchannel589]

Congrats Dani... You're getting better every day. Thank you for allowing us all to see sleeping cozy squirrels. What a nice thing to watch.

[@russrichards]

What a result Dani. Some amazing ingenuity, planning & skill as well as a little touch of subject knowledge thrown in for good measure. Well done to Juan on this one again too! Thanks for taking us along with you two on your fantastic projects and journeys into wildlife. Take care, and keep doing what you do best!! 👏👏💯

[@DaniConnorWild]

Yes wouldn’t have been possible without Juan. Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.

[@kennyw6932]

Dani, your squirrel recordings are absolutely precious. Squirrels are so fascinating and being raised and told nothing is impossible, my parents obviously never tried to outwit a squirrel..Beautiful, simply beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.

[@fauland_photography]

❤❤❤❤ Lovely... A perfect example why it always pays off to follow up a dream and work hard to make it happen ❤❤❤

[@juliel9749]

wow! this is incredible artwork! your film is like majestic enchanting forest , so lovely, sweet and touching i enjoy also your narrative, words, music and pauses as well. it's perfection, great news for your calendars!!

[@jntd4160]

I literally cried when I saw the photo! Amazing doesn't do justice for your work. Breathtaking.....stunning....all of the above! Bravo! 👏👏👏Congratulations and TY from Michigan🤟🙏💞

[@DaniConnorWild]

Wow, thank you!🙏🏼

[@wolfman3295]

Oh Dani! Those photos and videos of those beautiful squirrels cuddling and sleeping are so beautiful and precious!! You (and Juan) with the help of your wonderful neighbor did an excellent job!! Thank you all so much!! I will buy your calendar but hope you also have individual photos to sell that I can frame. I used to own three ferrets and to watch them sleep was sooo cute and I loved to let them out to play every night too. I had so much fun with them and they were a learning experience but I loved it!

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you so much! I will consider creating a print. 😁

[@Michael_Michaels]

1:41 this scene right here just melts my heart. What a beautiful shot! Congratulations for the accomplishment! And thank you for sharing.

[@chessclinic]

I can't decide to be amazed at the 3 squirrels or the brain and heart behind this video! Awesome job Dani, the care and love that you put into this is contagious!

[@LarrysLodgevideo]

From one red squirrel guardian to another, this is fantastic thank you ❤

[@DanielErik]

Wow, you're amazing! Such hard work and loads of creativity! This is the most adorable thing ever! 😍

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you so much 😀

[@annalinder.visualpoet]

Thanks for sharing your creativity, process and tech. And, of course, the snuggliest wonderful sleeping squirrels. The (so called) behind the scenes are a big part of all artists work but we rarely get to see it. Again - thank you and all the luck with creating the next dream photo. 🐿️

[@lindseytaylor1522]

I don't know how you can keep so quiet on such an interesting project, I would be gagging to mention it. Amazing to think the video is from years of research, design and hard work. So cool that Neil's image inspired you and that he helped with advice on this project. With a very nice neighbour and Juan, as someone mentions below, you created a '4 star hotel.' Your favourite image is absolutely stunning and all the other footage you showed was fantastic too. So interesting to see the process involved in getting 'the shot'.

[@nonstopbg]

Get well soon Dani! Amazing work as always, now take some well deserved rest so you can recover.

[@williamgray5882]

Congratulations dear the Squirrel box is a wonderful idea and the fantastic picture of the Squirrels are so cozy and beautiful !!! You've done a excellent job dear God Bless you dear ♥️🐿❤!!!

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Mr.-Fat-Ed]

Such incredibly beautiful shots, thank you for your beautiful videos and moments with the squirrels. We also have a few at our feeding stations for wild birds. I will also build one or two boxes for this winter, without a camera but the thought that they can snuggle up as nicely as in the shots is enough to make me happy.

[@Claes_Isacson]

Standing ovation 👏👏👏👏

[@sherreefelstead4013]

Bravo, Dani! I am in awe of what you and Juan accomplished. So proud! 🥰

[@jimsmith556]

A wonderful treasure you've created! Brilliant conception and work to bring it to fruition. Your photos are incredibly beautiful and unique Dani.

[@paulm.d3003]

Dani, I always learn so much from your videos. You have such a fantastic journalistic voice, so calm and wonderfully narratived. Great stuff has helped me get back into photography after a long time away. Thanks 😊

[@borisj]

OMG, this is the pinancle of squirel amazing cuteness. Well done, what a set up and what incredible privilege to be "there" with the squirrels. How beautiful. And what a gorgeous shot, you must be over the moon. 👏👏👏

[@fry5family]

You have selected a wonderful subject/species for your research. Squirrels are universally loved. I'm so looking forward to watching them raise their new families. What an outstanding house and surveillance package you all have created!

[@philipnixey436]

Super impressed at the images , but also your dedication. Beautifully filmed and edited, as always.

[@elsamere]

Breathtakingly beautiful photographs of these precious creatures. What an incredible thing you were able to accomplish!! Your hard work, patience, vision and talent has given all of us a glimpse into the lives of red squirrels. Thank you! I always wondered how squirrels sleep. Now I know. Your photos melted my heart. ✨🧡✨

[@sandrahochhuber-eigenliebe]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for showing your love to nature in pictures and films. I would totally go to the cinema and watch two hours of sleeping squirrels. ❤❤❤

[@sharonromero128]

So well done, Dani! Magical. So worth all the hard work to make your dream come true. Obviously, the squirrels agree! Wonderful videos & photos. Thank you so much. Many blessings

[@carmmk6630]

🍃Well done, my gosh those three sleeping squirrels are adorable! Count me in on buying a couple of your 2025 calendars Dani. 😊🍃

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you! 🐿️🫶🏻

[@janehaycocks9629]

Fabulous photography and filming as always Dani and love that you show the planning stages too! Congratulations on an amazing project. 👏👏😍😍

[@tiahummel-hody4096]

This is one of the best videos I've seen in quite some time. It has not only great photos, but a wonderful tutorial about what is involved in making something like this come together. Thank you for sharing Dani. ❤

[@DaniConnorWild]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks ☺️

[@Betrue875]

Well done, Dani! That is a very innovative project. Those photos are fantastic. Nature is a wonder!

[@theodorehowe2262]

How wonderful to see the squirrels 🐿️ nesting in the box ❤❤❤

[@petergardner2334]

you are so good at what you do and the red squirrels are so special

[@Arnaud58]

Amazing accomplishment! Nice of you to bring us along in the proces from start to -finish- now.👴🤗

[@vell333]

Absolutely breathtaking and amazing work, Dani. Your relentless effort and passion paid off and I feel so privileged to witness the amazing footage you captured! Ive befriended grey tree squirrels in my own neighborhood here in the States - and a few now trust me to feed from my hand. It’s truly a magical experience. Thank you for sharing this with us - I’m not crying … you’re crying :)!! 🙏

[@stefanconradsson]

Wonderful, thank you! Always brings a smile to find you have posted a new video. Cheers 🍺

[@kashesan]

I love this-so sweet! I had a feeling you and Juan were up to something big! The Dream Photo is perfect.

[@discustank]

Such a talented, brilliant and beautiful lady. I am so utterly impressed by your work. You seem like such an amazing human being. I love following your journey. Congratulations! You define what being a professional means. ❤❤❤

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mariannej95]

This is absolutely mesmerizing and cute at the same time! Thank you so much for sharing your creative process, you truly have a talent for bringing nature, photography/videography, and storytelling all together. Your videos make me feel like the squirrels all snuggled up in the drey - warm and cosy. 😊

[@danielw7005]

cuddly cozy critters sleeping, looking forward to videos of them going to sleep and messing around high in the trees. God bless both of you. Ciao

[@NicoleSoldat]

Dani, it's stunning how much effort you put into this footage. Absolutely mesmerizing pictures! A huge bravo to you! 🎉 Looking forward to the 2nd part.

[@simonapioli4840]

What an emotion and what magic...your passion, your creativity, your love made a dream possible...beautiful...you are a special soul...thank you

[@randyschwager84]

You are absolutely amazing…just like the squirrels you photograph! All I can say is WOW! Thanks for taking me along!

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you very much!

[@annetteu.7226]

Who would have thought that squirrels like to be roommates 😍🐿🐿🐿 ? So adorable. Thank you so much Dani for this beautiful video and for your dedication to those sweet (and sometimes crazy) little fluffballs ❤!

[@Needacreate]

Congrats for finally achieving your dream photo - it is truly to die for! And the whole apparatus for making it possible is so neat and sophisticated - it makes me feel like such a lazy, casual photographer. In Juan, I should think, you have found your perfect companion, and it's also a blessing to have such a nice and helpful neighbour. Watching your videos and how you're living your dream has become one of my escapist pleasures in these rough times. But they also remind me of how important it is to go out and make things happen while also finding time to enjoy the fruits of our labour. Life is such a gift. Go on with your admirable work, Dani.

[@apricanephoto]

I usually think of my little Mango (my cat) as the cutest creature I've ever seen/witnessed, but those sleeping squirrel photos are forcing me to at least reconsider that belief. They are truly amazing.

[@starrweils]

Nothing better then getting that dream photo! Love this so much! ❤ thank you for sharing all your incredible photos and adventures, and your love of squirrels. 😊

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you so much!!

[@louisakelland5750]

Impressive, adorable, and brilliantly executed. Great job on bringing such a challenging project to life.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you so much!

[@Pipsanimation]

I had to comment. This is INSANE!!!❤ I am so amazed by such hardwork and creativity, and on top of that for you to deliver all of this info and share with us this heartwarming project in this format... beautiful directing, it's just.. chef's kiss! You should be really proud. I could watch this all day.

[@DaniConnorWild]

Aww thanks so much!

[@maongsam7292]

Ok First timer here, so First off... You = Genius (no exaggeration)!!! Pure art. I thank the algo for poppin your vid in my feed. Can't wait for more!

[@warriorpitbull1170]

Love this so much, Dani! I can't wait to see your next docu-series! You're a true visionary and your vision is beautiful. Keep up the great work.

[@KristinGfugl]

This is exciting! I do hope you get your dream fulfilled soon. Love your videos, especially from your own forest in Sweden. I live in the south east of Norway, in the countryside. We have lots of birds, some deer and sometimes moose and badgers in our garden. We have the occasional squirrel visiting our bird feeder in winter. I do love the wildlife! I have now ordered the squirrel calendar. Can't wait to see it!

[@lovelinedance22]

Oh be still my heart!!! It is literally melting!! I absolutely love and adore squirrels, I can't even begin to explain just how badly I'd love to take a walk in the forrest where you live, with you, and hopefully see some squirrels and, if lucky, take pictures. The picture you took of the 3 sleeping squirrels made me kiss my phone screen like a 100 times 😍😍😍 I love your channel and watch every video you upload, thank you so much for having created your channel and for being an amazing narrator ❤️

[@Aquax1]

I love your videos!! Heart warming! Thank you so so much for the incredible skilled work together with Juan and the wonderful and stunningly cute results! 🥰 Calender 2025 is ordered.

[@davidjeffersjeffers7918]

Magical. Made me tear up a little.

[@JoJo-vz5uy]

I LOVE YOU! Animals are my everything! Grateful for the few humans like you and people on here who adore you ❤🐿️

[@andreaschudzinski-buchholz4221]

Thank you Dani for this amazing and so interesting video, I love the photos of the squirrels in the box, they are so unbelievable cute 🐿🐿❤️❤️

[@robwasnj]

Watching this video put me in my happy place. Your passion and love for the wildlife really shines.

[@paolacannavo4328]

Thank you for this amazing video which shows these sweet squirrels! These images are magic! What a woderful photographer! Kisses from Italy

[@maelysbierrephotographie]

I really admire all the good energy and patience you put in all your projects. I love the cinematic video. My heart is melting 🫠💕

[@DaniConnorWild]

Thank you very much!

[@keefr22]

Those squirrels are simply beautiful - as is your filming and photographing of them - brilliant work Dani, thank you for sharing!