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Squirrel rescue!

Posted by Erika Barthelmess,
North Country explorer from Canton, NY
May 8, 2013 —

This little guy or gal got trapped in our greenhouse overnight. Released it this morning and provided a refreshing peanut snack. I'd estimate this squirrel (eastern gray squirrel = Sciurus carolinensis) to be about 2 months old.