8201einP3 scolding squirrel

This American Red Squirrel was loudly scolding us as we walked through the wintry forest. They are also known as "boomers" due to the racket they make.

 

Jakes Creek Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN.

 

iNaturalist link www.inaturalist.org/observations/257694942

 

Jenny Pansing photos

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