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This is 3rd posting of Black Squirrel from my backyard feeder. The three observations were from 2008 to 2011. I am trying to locate earlier pics as well as I think there has been a black squirrels showing up for more that 10 years. One was drowned in a neighorbor's hot tub several years ago so there is more than one althought I have never seen more than one at any observation. To provide size estimate the Feeder is 18" x 14" and 2.5" deep

https://ebird.org/checklist/S166411382

Two pairs each in their own nest. Allopreening and male shaking his beak at female. Nests located on College Place (at intersection of College Crossing). Nests are in side-by-side trees on south side of the street.

In 2021, I counted at least 14 nests on both sides of this street and a block east of here.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S85950553. I did not realize I missed checking this street in 2022 and 2023. :(

All other sightings YTD (2024) in Norfolk have been with 1-2 birds. This is first report with 4 birds.

Norfolk’s high count for this species was 64 birds in Oceanview in May 2018: https://ebird.org/atlasva/checklist/S66187798

https://ebird.org/checklist/S166411382

Two pairs each in their own nest. Allopreening and male shaking his beak at female. Nests located on College Place (at intersection of College Crossing). Nests are in side-by-side trees on south side of the street.

In 2021, I counted at least 14 nests on both sides of this street and a block east of here.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S85950553. I did not realize I missed checking this street in 2022 and 2023. :(

All other sightings YTD (2024) in Norfolk have been with 1-2 birds. This is first report with 4 birds.

Norfolk’s high count for this species was 64 birds in Oceanview in May 2018: https://ebird.org/atlasva/checklist/S66187798