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Eastern Grey Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

Eastern Grey Squirrel having a snack (no, I have not figured out what it was) in a pine tree. This squirrel resides in a nature habitat area on a college campus.

Habitat:

Spotted in a wetlands area in the tropical south. The tree is right next to a small freshwater pond. A forested area is nearby.

Reference Links:

Eastern gray squirrel

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Arun
Nice spotting !!!
KarenL
I've seen a red squirrel doing the same!
MelissaFerguson
Hello, Sarah! Great photo's, thanks for the information and for posting! I have seen a squirrel shuck a pine cone and eat the pine nuts so maybe he is having a pine nut!!

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Project Squirrel
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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits
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Florida's Flora & Fauna

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PublishedAugust 26, 2011

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