Is that a smoke detector I hear? Nope! Often confused for a bird call or a blues smoke detector, this chirping noise is actually produced by one of Zion’s most commonly seen animals: the rock squirrel (Spermophilus variegatus). This call is often used to alert other squirrels in the area of predators or other potential danger. Remember, even though they look cute, they are still wild animals. Help keep wildlife wild by not feeding them and keeping your distance, and not just for their sake - bit

Loud Smoke Detector Sounds