The Fox Squirrel is the largest tree squirrel in North America, showing remarkable color variation from gray-and-black in the Deep South to rusty orange in the Midwest. It prefers open, parklike woodlands with a sparse understory over dense forest, making it a common sight in suburban parks and golf courses. Fox squirrels are scatter-hoarders, burying thousands of nuts individually each autumn.
Best time to see a Fox Squirrel
The best time to see a Fox Squirrel is December–May, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 157,290 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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