An adult squirrel requires about one pound of food per week to stay healthy. Although hunted by larger birds such as hawks, squirrels will sometimes chase off a much larger crow when competing for food. The Eastern Grey Squirrel has a beautiful tail which serves a variety of purposes. It is often used as a signal to communicate with other squirrels. It also provides warmth and acts as a rudder when jumping.
Squirrels are great acrobats.
If you watch closely, you can see squirrels jumping from one tree to the next, often hanging on only a little twig. D.C. Squirrels are highly clever animals. Any bird lover will tell you the same. Squirrels are very adept at stealing food from feeders designed for flying creatures. Please note that all photographs are copyrighted by law.