Red Squirrel – 11/28/08

Observer: Josh Simons

Observation Date: 11/28/08

Observation Time: 10:00 a.m.

Observation Location: Moose Hill Parkway

Common Name: Red Squirrel

Scientific Name: Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Comments: The red squirrel is known to “tap” maple trees. It bites the bark until sap flows out, and returns later for a sweet treat after the water in the sap has evaporated.

More Information: http://www.nhptv.org/Natureworks/Redsquirrel.htm