[NatureNS] Southern Flying Squirrel

From: Christopher Majka <c.majka@ns.sympatico.ca>
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Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 12:20:14 -0300
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Hi Hans,

On 3-Nov-10, at 11:41 AM, Hans Toom wrote:

> I ruled out the Northern Flying Squirrel because of its weight and  
> length. The weight range of 2-4.4 ounces is likely at the heavier  
> end at this time of year and since it is heavier than a blue jay it  
> would have closed the feeder door.

Remember that an adult blue jay can weigh up to 99 gm (and if they  
have been filling up on sunflower seeds, temporarily even more). An  
adult northern flying squirrel can weigh as little as 75 gm (and a  
juvenile even less) so there is considerable overlap.

Cheers!

Chris


Christopher Majka  <c.majka@ns.sympatico.ca> | Halifax, Nova Scotia,  
Canada

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