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Cute garden visitor. 💖 Exploring tree? 😂
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This little chap was trying to hide at the back of a tree, I managed to capture it's image anyway.
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The squirrels at terraced houses album: www.flickr.com/photos/wolfgang-kynast/albums/721577189536...
The red ones are living next door ;-)
my Best Of Squirrels 2020 album:
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the Squirrels 2021 album:
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Explored squirrels:
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Paid our first visit to Brownsea Island and my what a treat.
These squirrels made the trip well worthwhile along with plenty of mother wildlife.
All walking was on level ground which made our visit s much more enjoyable,
If you get the chance go over and discover the delights for yourself - there is also an excellent cafe.
Young red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing on a grassy ground.
Młoda wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) stojąca na trawiastym podłożu.
Squirrels in trees usually don’t hold still long enough for me to shoot them, but this one did. Doncha love the smile?
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The red squirrel is native to Britain, but its future is increasingly uncertain as the introduced American grey squirrel expands its range across the mainland. There are estimated to be only 140,000 red squirrels left in Britain, with over 2.5 million greys. The Forestry Commission is working with partners in projects across Britain to develop a long-term conservation strategy that deters greys and encourages reds.
37 new shots in my Squirrels 2022 album:
www.flickr.com/photos/wolfgang-kynast/albums/721777202956...
my Best Of Squirrels 2021 album:
www.flickr.com/photos/wolfgang-kynast/albums/721777202954...
Explored squirrels:
www.flickr.com/photos/wolfgang-kynast/albums/721577180982...
This squirrel was eating the sunflower seeds the birds knocking of the feeder above. I now have two squirrels that stop by in the mornings.
A quick visit to Morton Lochs (before the car park and hides are closed for renovation for next week) where the squirrels are feverishly stocking up their winter larders. Always on the move and at times just too close for my 300mm lens. I noticed several of them had obvious signs of squirrel pox/leprosy which was sad to see, but didn't seem to slow down those affected. This individual appeared to have no obvious signs, so hopefully some have immunity.
Native to North America, grey squirrels were first introduced to the UK in the 19th century. The species has spread rapidly (at the expense of the red squirrel as greys compete with reds for food and also carry a virus known as squirrelpox which is fatal for reds). The grey squirrel is now common across the UK, with the exception of north and western Scotland and some islands. There are an estimated 2.7 million grey squirrels in the UK and the population is continuing to grow.
Nuts, acorns and tree seeds are the main foods of choice for grey squirrels. These will be collected in autumn and buried underground, ready to be eaten in winter when food is scarce (they do not hibernate though). Other food taken includes flowers, buds, shoots, pine cones and occasionally young birds and eggs.
Grey squirrels are not strongly territorial and will live in close proximity, although dominant hierarchies do exist. Breeding takes place throughout spring and summer. If enough food is available, females may produce two litters of three to four young per year. The young are normally born in a nest made from twigs and branches that is known as a drey. Holes within trees may also be used as nesting sites. Young squirrels will leave the nest and begin foraging for solid foods after around two months.
Source: The Woodland Trust