[NatureNS] Flying Squirrel?

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>  Actually, flying squirrels are quite common in Nova Scotia, but are
completely nocturnal, so very seldom seen. Like yourself, many people
are really surprised to find them here. Here in Cape Breton, they're
mostly found in hardwoods, I assume because that's where they most
easily find nesting cavities, but they can be found in almost any
habitat, as long as there's food and shelter.
Billy
Last night around 9.40 pm, I opened my patio door for a breath of air and
> was surprised to see a small animal eating bird seed by the out-door Xmas
> tree.  It was very dim in the tree lights but it seemed to be a small
> squirrel but paler, shorter and wider than the usual red ones and it's
> eyes
> seemed bigger.  I presume it was a flying squirrel but didn't know they
> were
> in this area or that they would be around on a winter night.  I recall a
> thread on this subject a year or so ago, but can anyone comment on this
> small animal in coastal Queens County?
> Ken MacAulay
> Port Mouton, NS
>


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