Hanging around

Groton, Conn. (Dec. 11, 2003) -- Squirrels can be seen or heard looking for food throughout the forested areas of Naval Submarine Base New London. Their population is based on the abundance of food on the base, according to Andrew Stackpole, the Navy Region Northeast environmental program manager. When there is a good season for acorns, nuts or other vegetation the population will go up. During a harsh winter when there’s little food, the population will go down.