Dee At 8 A.M.: Sciurus niger

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

June 9, 2026

I am known as an Eastern Fox Squirrel

I have many ways to communicate and keep me from harm

Including vibrissae that I use as sensors

Near my eyes, nose, chin and forearms.

Location: Pearson Metro Park, Oregon, OH

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Sciurus_niger/

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Saturday, August 3, 2024

August 3, 2024

I am known as a Fox Squirrel

I'm grey, but some of my relatives are black

I have sharp, recurved claws for climbing

"Recurved" just means they point back.

Location: Howard Marsh Metropark, Curtice, OH

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Sciurus_niger/

Saturday, July 13, 2024

July 13, 2024

I am known as a Fox Squirrel

I'm an omnivore but prefer nuts and seeds

When I run afoul

Of hawks and owls

I'm agile and can escape in the trees.

Location: Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Benton Township, Ohio

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Sciurus_niger/

Friday, January 10, 2020

January 10, 2020

Location: Seminole State Park, Donalsonville, GA

I am known as a Fox Squirrel,
I'm an omnivore and eat seeds and bugs
I'm can climb trees quite well and am agile,
But can be taken by owls from above.