u/hyabbi

Excuse my ignorance regarding wildlife, but I had this squirrel come to my bird feeder. I noticed it had something strange on its face and ears. I believe it has a tick on its ear, but I could very well be wrong about that.

Does anyone know what it has on its face and is it something I would have to contact a wildlife organization to report?

I am going to wash the bowl once the squirrel leaves (I do a weekly wash of the bowl). I just want to make all wildlife eating from the bird feeder are safe from any potential diseases spreading.