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Tamiasciurus douglasii
This one we found sleeping and/or sunbathing on the top of a log. The upper areas are reddish or brownish gray. This color fades into chestnut-brown on the middle of the squirrel's back. The squirrel turns into a grayer shade in winter. During the summer it has a blackish line on its sides, which becomes indistinct the rest of the year.
The Douglas Squirrel lives in the coniferous forests of North America's west coast. This squirrel is very active throughout the year. Seen in Sequoia National Forest.
Spotted on Sep 21, 2014
Submitted on Jan 10, 2015
4 Comments
lovely Martha! When time permits,could you look at my squirrels and see if I have any douglass squirrels in it? Thnx :)
Thanks Caleb! You also got very nice ones lately! I stll have a little bunch of California spottings that I will post as time allows me :-)
Great series Marta! I had missed a few of your recent spottings and am trying to get caught up!
Lovely images Marta