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Black Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

Photo by alina
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Field Notes

Description:

Baby Black Squirrels -- they made a nest on a balcony behind some stored boxes. Their nest is safely tucked away in a corner, and they are not bothered by anybody. Tiny, fur-less with a mouse-like tail. As adults, they are large and have a bushy tail.

Habitat:

Found throughout Canada & USA -- they are quite adaptable and common.

Notes:

The black squirrel is a melanistic subgroup of the eastern grey squirrel.

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Comments (5)
alina
thanks guys. they are quite endearing. it's the first time i get to see them so young.
Neil Ross
Awesome! Thanks for sharing, alina :-)
alina
yes definitely -- an adult squirrel visits them regularly.
HemaShah
alina,is there any care taking by adults?

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PublishedAugust 14, 2013

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