Red Squirrel – 5/8/19

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 5/8/19

Observation Time: 7:50 a.m.

Observation Location: Moose Hill Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary

Common Name: Red Squirrel

Scientific Name: Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Comments: Red squirrels can be easily distinguished from other North American tree squirrels by their smaller size, territorial behavior, and reddish fur with a white underbelly). Red squirrels are somewhat larger than chipmunks.

More Information: Wikipedia