Squirrels

So here’s a serious question. 

Squirrels. Here in the Mid-Atlantic are usually light brown or gray. 

This little guy above is what I think of as a typical Mid-Atlantic squirrel. I took this picture in Sunday morning. 

But we recently moved out, and we are living close to a major river and environmental area.

But do you know what I’ve been seeing running around here lately? 

Black squirrels. The last time I saw black squirrels was when we were in Niagara Falls. 

And now, they’re running around Central Maryland? 

Is this a thing anyone else has noticed?

The picture below is one of the squirrels from around Niagara Falls.