Curious ground squirrel

A curious California ground squirrel gets up close on a dirt trail near Elkton in rural western Oregon on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Locally known as digger squirrels, California ground squirrels are often regarded as a pest in gardens and parks, since they will eat ornamental plants and trees. They commonly feed on seeds, such as oats, but also eat insects such as crickets and grasshoppers as well as various fruits.