Scientific Name: Sciurus niger The Eastern Fox Squirrel, Sciurus niger, is a common sight in urban and suburban areas of Huntington Beach, California. These medium-sized squirrels have reddish-brown fur with a bushy tail and creamy underparts. Eastern Fox Squirrels are active year-round, foraging for food in trees and on the ground. They feed on a [...]

Scientific Name: Otospermophilus beecheyi The California Ground Squirrel, Otospermophilus beecheyi, is a common sight in open habitats throughout Huntington Beach, California. These small rodents have sandy-brown fur with lighter underparts and a distinctive white stripe on each side of their body. Ground squirrels are active year-round, though they may hibernate during the coldest months. They [...]