Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Mammal Monday

If it’s quiet enough, not generally a condition found within the bounds of NYC, a squirrel gnawing on a walnut will ring throughout the area.The eating of buds, on the other paw, is much more subtle. You may only notice when things start falling on your head.

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2 responses to “Mammal Monday”

  1. Paul Lamb

    Are black squirrels like this one common there?

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    1. mthew

      Depends on the location. Some parks more than others. They’re a color variation on the Eastern Grey, Sciurus carolinensis.

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