About twice the size of a grey squirrel, the Fox Squirrel can be found scattered around the coastal areas of South Carolina. This was the first time I got a really good look at one and some pictures other than a fleeing butt end.
He jumped from the ground to the side of the tree just like a common grey squirrel would. I was ready for him to go up the tree, but instead he just sprung off into space and zipped away.
The body of the Fox Squirrel can be grey, black or brown. All of the color variations share the black face mask and white nose and ear tips.
That’s new to me! What a beautiful creature!
They really are quite distinctive!
That is amazing, Ellen! Fabulous shots!
Thanks, Pete! I was happy to see one holding still for more than a second.
Cool, another subspecies of the Fox Squirrel! You and I are on a roll with them. 🙂
Very cool, I didn’t know there was such variation. That’s a roll I can live with and I bet you can, too!