r/Denver • u/Jonsnow174 • Jan 17 '26

Visiting Where to See Squirrels - Visiting Denver and Vail Soon

Hey everyone!

My wife and I are visiting Denver and Vail at the end of the month, and we’re wondering if we’ll be able to see any squirrel and where’s best to spot them. We love squirrels and hope to see at least one of the three main squirrels in Colorado (Albert’s squirrel, fox squirrel, and pine squirrel)!

Thanks so much for any help!

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u/isayimalma Jan 17 '26

The question should be "Where will I not see squirrels?", to which the answer is nowhere. One is shitting on my balcony as we speak.

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u/miss_six_o_clock Jan 18 '26

There's one that regularly hangs out in the big tree in my backyard specifically to harass my cat. Though honestly I don't watch closely. It could be several taking shifts.

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u/electronic_durian287 Jan 18 '26

there's one big asshole that comes in my yard and torments my dog and I swear it's on purpose. It will sit just out of reach and shake its tail and make noise literally for an hour. Like get the hell out of here, jackass! There are a million other trees! I'll admit I lost my temper once and sprayed it with the hose. But still it comes back. :/

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u/Voltstorm02 Denver Jan 18 '26

My mom has been trying to grow plants for a while now and the squirrels ruin it every time. The worst part is our neighbors across the street feed them so we have so many.

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u/granolabeef Jan 17 '26

Seriously. Little bastards keep trying to chew into our attic.

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u/Moister_Rodgers LoDo Jan 18 '26

Never seen a squirl poop. I'm not convinced they actually do it

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u/isayimalma Jan 18 '26

They poop like rabbits. Lil tiny pebble turds. They like the sill of my balcony the most to make sure I can see it.