The squirrel is easy to recognize from its bushy tail.

The squirrel was originally a species common to coniferous forests. In the forest, squirrels mainly eat pine and spruce cones.

However, squirrels have also spread into urban environments and parks. They are well suited to life in the park, as they are similar environments to forests. They are the food of many large predators, which is why they usually run quickly across the park lawn when moving between different trees. 

Squirrels are omnivorous mammals. During the summer, the squirrel mainly eats seeds, but it can also eat bird eggs and even small birds. 

During the autumn, squirrels store food in holes in the ground for the winter. 

During the winter, the squirrel can often be seen visiting the birdfeeder when searching for seeds and nuts. The squirrel's winter coat is thicker than its summer fur. The color of the winter coat is also more gray than the squirrel's normal, brown-gray fur.