Michigan Squirrel Habitat
Squirrels are important members of our neighborhood community. They are fun to watch in the yard and help distribute seeds throughout wooded habitats.
Each Michigan squirrel species prefers certain habitat characteristics. For example, the small red squirrel prefers pine forests where it can consume seeds found in pine cones. That said, we often capture these squirrels in attics. Whereas the fox squirrel enjoys areas populated with hickories or oak trees where nuts are plentiful.
In your back yard, you may have some of these tree species. However, you should ensure that branches are trimmed away from the house. This may help limit their access to your home, where they can cause damage. Also, if you enjoy feeding birds, consider a squirrel proof feeder. This will help keep squirrel populations to a manageable level, while saving your seed for the birds.
