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California ground squirrel noshing on seeds and nuts in a San Diego California garden. The California ground squirrel - Otospermophilus beecheyi - also known as the Beechey ground squirrel is a common and easily observed ground squirrel of the western United States and the Baja California Peninsula. HTBphotos by John and Katharina Notarianni for websites print news and other media.