Sciurus Griseus

Eastern Gray Squirrel

This squirrel has a distinct reddish tint to their grey coat. Black coats are common as well.

Length: 16” to 20”
Weight: 1 ¼ pounds to 1 ¾ pounds

Most active during the day

In residential areas squirrels will travel power lines and short out transformers. They have also been known to gnaw on wires.

Lawn damage by burying or searching for and digging up nuts is common.

These squirrels will chew to enlarge openings for access to bird houses.

Wild tree fruit and nuts

Average litter size: 3 young. Breeding occurs in mid-December or early January and again in June. The gestations period is 42 to 45 days. Young begin to explore outside the nest around 10 to 12 weeks after birth.

Ticks, mange mites, fleas and internal parasites.

Abundant food source for many animals.