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Western Gray Squirrel

Sciurus Griseus

Photo by CarlaLouise
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Taken at Bush's Pasture Park in Salem, Oregon

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Western gray squirrel

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Comments (4)
CarlaLouise
Yes, this squirrel was gathering nesting resources. To me it looked as if it was gathering a beard though ha ha! Thank you for the suggestion. I have added it to the mission :) Thank you Mona and yeah he was smiling while snacking on some grass!
Mona Pirih
Great series... the last picture it's so sweet.. The Squirrel is smiling :)
Ava T-B
Do you think she/he was gathering nest material? If so, please consider adding this spotting to the Animal Architecture mission at http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8082378

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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture

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PublishedJune 8, 2013

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