Eastern Gray Squirrels are prevalent in Pennsylvania in many habitats. They are distinguishable from other squirrels because of their gray body color, white belly, and the reddish and dark accents in its tail. While they are at least 1.5 feet long, half of that length is tail. They typically only weigh one pound. These dimensions also help to differentiate the Eastern Gray Squirrel from others in the area which are either bulkier or much smaller. This is one of two who regularly climb up and down the outside of my apartment, using their nimble fingers to grip our screen storm windows. I've named it Robbie. This particular sighting was on May 22nd at about 9:30 a.m., another sunny and room temperature day. Our apartment is in Pottstown, a borough in southeastern Pennsylvania. We are lucky to have a beautifully landscaped courtyard in the middle of our apartment complex. Squirrels love the area because they feed off of the products of various nut and berry trees.
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