Grey Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

Autumn brings frantic activity as squirrels bury nuts and seeds throughout gardens, inadvertently planting future trees and flowers. They have remarkable spatial memory, remembering thousands of hiding spots with 80% accuracy. Their bushy tails aren’t just for show – they’re used for balance, communication, and as warm blankets during cold weather. Squirrels are surprisingly beneficial to gardens, dispersing seeds over wide areas and aerating soil through their digging. They can leap horizontally up to 3 meters and have incredibly strong hind legs for their acrobatic lifestyle.