Eurasian red squirrel

Description:

The coat of the Eurasian red squirrel varies in colour with time of year and location. It ranges from black to red. The underside of the squirrel is always white-cream in colour. Our local squirrels are almost black. Notice the ear brushes which get larger with winter approaching.

Habitat:

Mixed forest patch with many oak trees. Photographed from my living room window.

Notes:

This morning I found a very similar squirrel dead just further down on the side of the road. This is an area with speed limits and warnings about wildlife. People please slow down.