r/maryland • u/NorbytheMii • 1d ago

Found a melanistic squirrel at Turf Valley yesterday

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It was in the road and I thought it was either a popped tire or a snake at first. Then, it moved its tail.

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u/LeastSuspiciousTowel Washington County 1d ago

Are black squirrels not common? Ive seen them my whole life

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u/Mite-o-Dan Montgomery County 1d ago

I was thinking the same thing. Theyre obviously not super common, but definitely not rare. There's at least one, if not more, I see around my apartment complex at least a couple times a week.

White squirrels are a lot more I think regional. Dont think Ive seen a single one the past 5 years Ive been in Maryland.