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Fox Squirrel

Sciurus niger

Description:

We have several squirrels that make our backyard their home. This one was busy digging for food and then burying it elsewhere.

Habitat:

Suburban backyard

Notes:

Also called Eastern Fox Squirrel or Bryant's fox squirrel

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1 Comment

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 years ago

Obviously preparing for winter. So far I have only had a red squirrel come to my feeder in Indiana. He comes down the Basswood tree on the lightest twigs.

Phil_S
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Phil_S

Mentor, Ohio, USA

Spotted on Dec 1, 2012
Submitted on Dec 20, 2012

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