During the summer, a black stripe can be seen on the side. The belly is white or cream color. The tail is often edged with white. There is a white band encircling the large, black eye. Food Habits Red squirrels are not picky eaters.
Red squirrels store many seeds and nuts underground, in piles, or under rocks for the winter.
They are able to relocate seed caches buried 30cm underground and 4 meters below snow with their tremendous sense of smell. In warmer climates there are two breeding seasons, in the late winter and mid-summer. In colder climates, there is only one, taking place in late winter. Females are receptive to males for one day. Many males chase the female, attempting to mate with her.