Grey Squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis
Like them or loathe them, they are here to stay. This introduced species from North America divides opinion. It is a fact that they have decimated our native Red Squirrel by out competing them and spreading squirrelpox which is fatal to the Red but not the Grey Squirrel. However they are part of our ecosystem now and, on the flip side, seem to be helping the increase of Goshawk and Pine Marten, which predate them.
I thought this one merited a photograph when it was posing beautifully on a fallen tree.
They are certainly adaptable characters, with their intelligence and their amazing tree climbing skills - they are survivors and have to be admired - don’t they ?
Thank you for having a look at my photos. Comments or faves are very welcome and much appreciated.
Grey Squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis
Like them or loathe them, they are here to stay. This introduced species from North America divides opinion. It is a fact that they have decimated our native Red Squirrel by out competing them and spreading squirrelpox which is fatal to the Red but not the Grey Squirrel. However they are part of our ecosystem now and, on the flip side, seem to be helping the increase of Goshawk and Pine Marten, which predate them.
I thought this one merited a photograph when it was posing beautifully on a fallen tree.
They are certainly adaptable characters, with their intelligence and their amazing tree climbing skills - they are survivors and have to be admired - don’t they ?
Thank you for having a look at my photos. Comments or faves are very welcome and much appreciated.