somerset_squirrelwatchSomerset, UK
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somerset_squirrelwatch Caught him mid-snack. He did not even look up.
Every squirrel has a story. Share yours.
SquirrelSpot is the squirrel directory: post your backyard regulars and park legends, scroll other people's sightings, and look up 22 species.
The posts below are samples that show how the feed works.
centralpark_chrisNew York, NY
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centralpark_chris My lunch-break regular, same bench every day.
banff_trail_notesBanff, AB
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banff_trail_notes This little one scolded me from a spruce the whole way around Moraine Lake.
london_parkbenchLondon, UK
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london_parkbench St James's Park grays have zero fear of tourists.
nyc_redsquirrel_fanNew York, NY
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nyc_redsquirrel_fan Tiny, loud and very red.
almanor_hikesLake Almanor, CA
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almanor_hikes Golden-mantled ground squirrel posing on the rocks by Lake Almanor.
Golden-mantled ground squirrel2d agoView post
kolkata_backyardKolkata, India
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kolkata_backyard Three stripes, zero chill. Our palm squirrel is back on the wall.
Indian palm squirrel2d agoView post
kaziranga_lensKaziranga, India
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kaziranga_lens Black giant squirrel way up in the canopy at Kaziranga.
Black giant squirrel3d agoView post
Frequently asked questions
What is SquirrelSpot?
SquirrelSpot is a squirrel directory: a photo feed of squirrel sightings, profiles of 22 squirrel species with sourced facts, how-to guides, a quiz and a list of where to get help for a hurt or orphaned squirrel.
How do I post a photo of my squirrel?
Tap Post, pick a photo or video, add where you saw it and the species if you know it, then preview your post. Community posting opens soon; until then the feed shows sample posts made from free-licensed photos.
What should I do if I find a baby squirrel?
Give the mother a chance first: keep people and pets away and watch from a distance for a few hours. If the baby is injured, cold, covered in flies or was caught by a cat or dog, call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Don't feed it or give it water. Full steps are in our baby squirrel guide.
Can I keep a squirrel as a pet?
Usually not. Squirrels are wild animals, and in much of the US keeping native wildlife needs a permit or is banned. Check with your state wildlife agency, and see our guide for what to do instead.
Which squirrels does SquirrelSpot cover?
22 species across tree squirrels, flying squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, prairie dogs and marmots, from the eastern gray squirrel to the Indian giant squirrel. Browse them in the species guide.