What is it?
RED SQUIRREL
ounce for ounce one of the feistiest animals in the woods!

How big is it?
7-8 inches long; 5-8 ounces.

What does it eat (forage)?
Nuts, seeds (especially pine cones), berries, buds, mushrooms

Where does it live (habitat)?
In northern forests; they nest in tree holes.

What does it do (behavior)?
Red Squirrels are very territorial: it doesn't like other animals (including you) in its home area.

When you walk into a red squirrel1s territory, it will make an alarm sound, run up a tree and shake its tail

Like other Squirrels, this one will store food in a cache for the winter, that is it will hide nuts and seeds in a hole or other hiding place.

Signs: Look for a midden (garbage pile) where the squirrel sits and eats It throws the parts of pine cones it doesn't eat in a small pile on the ground.

Scat:
Very hard to find.