Porcupine-Whiskers

Sometimes moving to the left or right 3 feet or moving in tighter are often things I like to consider when given the time to compose a shot.  Often with wildlife you have to be fast because things happen so quickly!  Fortunately this guy isnt exactly prone to bursts of speed.  He seemed to be a pretty happy couch potato up in his willow, enjoying the sun and casually munching on willow bark.
Holy smokes I thought their quills were an interesting survival adaptation check out that claw! (great climbing tools!)