Rodents are known for their high reproductive rate. Here in Florida, squirrels usually produce 2 litters of 2-4 young each year. The first litter is born in January or February while the second arrives in mid-summer. Most of Florida's squirrel species give birth in nests normally located in trees. This nest also is the center of the adult's activities throughout the year.
Most squirrels are active during the daytime.
This characteristic makes their activities quite noticeable to us. They rely on their keen senses to detect danger when it is still some distance away and then they make a quick escape. Squirrels basically are vegetarians. They eat a wide variety of plants, but they mostly use fruits and nuts. In the fall, they are especially attracted to oaks, hickories and pecans.