Northern Illinois | 1/05/2021 11:15 am Local Time | Cloudy 32°F Light Winds
In Search of Snowbirds | Fox Squirrel Climbing This Fox Squirrel is determined to get some crabapple seeds for his next meal. Just because they are covered in snow make no difference. From this angle it’s a bit difficult to see any of its rust colored belly. For more information on the Fox Squirrel, see Gray Fox or Black Squirrel | a 7 Image Story.
The Back Story After a nice snow, simple clicks can come easy. Just keep the camera close and look out the window every so often.
Quick Facts…
| Fox Squirrel Climbing … reddish-brown or brownish-grey with a rusty brownish-orange belly | |
| Habitat | Woodlands, deciduous, and mixed forests. Use trees for escaping from predators. |
| Range | Year around in Northern Illinois |
| Nest | Tree hollow or builds a leaf nest in the a crotch of a tree. |
| Diet | Eats acorns, seeds and nuts. Nuts stored for winter; locates stashes by keen sense of smell. |
| Behavior | A solitary animal; shares a feeding area. Spends its day eating, gathering, and storing food. |
| Size | Length: 17.87 to 27.48 in | Weight: 24.53 to 43.45 oz |
