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Eastern fox squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray squirrel with white underside and bushy tail. Introduced to Bay Area; caches acorns dispersing oak seeds; sometimes raids gardens and bird feeders.

Plants that support Eastern fox squirrel

3 plants

Box-elder

Acer negundo

high

tree

Heavy seed predation and caching Oct-Feb; important winter food source

Bay Area nativeKeystone species

Dunn Oak

Quercus palmeri

high

tree

Acorn collection and caching critical for winter survival; dispersal agent

Bay Area nativeKeystone species

Hind's Black Walnut

Juglans hindsii

high

tree

Mast consumption and seed dispersal Sept-Nov

Bay Area native