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Re: ducks and a fox squirrel

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"Gail B. Mackiernan "

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Gail B. Mackiernan

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Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:23:56 +0000

 I have seen Eastern Fox Squirrels near Hancock MD, but not in Montgomery County. Which doesn't mean they couldn't be here, especially along the riverine corridor and canal. To paraphrase what we often say about birds, "squirrels have legs..."

Gail Mackiernan
Colesville, MD
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From: Philip Brody <>
> This afternoon walked the river trail up from Great Falls on the Maryland side. 
> Of particular interest were ring necked ducks in quantity, and male and female 
> common mergansers. Niether, of course, unusual there at this time of year but 
> I did make what I think was an unusual mammal sighting. A very large squirrel 
> with a red tail crossed the path in front of me. I think it could have only been 
> an eastern fox squirrel (not the Delmarva subspecies). Has anyone seen these 
> animals in Montgomery county or other parts of Maryland or is knowledgeable 
> in this regard ? <snip>