I see Fox Squirrels off and on as we drive through some of the SC wildlife management areas but rarely for long enough to take a picture. Twice recently I’ve had better luck.

They do have a bit of curiosity and sometimes peak back at what startled them from their squirrel activities.

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.