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California Ground Squirrel

Otospermophilus beecheyi

Photo by consensuslife
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Common ground squirrel takes a quick break to catch some rays & relax.

Notes:

This ground squirrel is a resident & lives on the property. I believe it's a female. A very entertaining little friend!

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedAugust 27, 2011

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