National Squirrel Appreciation Day!

Several Eastern Fox Squirrels visit but only one seems to spend a lot of time on the deck.

Key Facts aboutThe Eastern Fox Squirrel:

Largest Tree Squirrel in Ohio.
Came to Ohio after the State was settled.
Prefer open spaces where trees are spaced apart rather than spaces full of trees.
Like tall trees to build nests.
Prefer leaf nests in summer and dens in winter.
Eats plants, berries, seeds, insects, eggs, dead birds.
Mostly solitary except during mating season.
Mates twice a year: December to January and May to June.
Predators are hawks and owls.
Spend most of their time playing, chasing other squirrels and eating.