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Squirrels in Snow
Felt-tipped pens, wax crayons, gel markers and metallic markers
Painted on a coloring book
January 2019
This little chap was trying to hide at the back of a tree, I managed to capture it's image anyway.
by Sean Walsh.
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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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.
(Sciurus vulgaris)
There are several red squirrels that frequent my garden, and the nuts and sunflower seeds they find there.
It`s always a joy to observe these charismatic acrobats :)
Last year I returned from a walk in the 'Schwäbische Alb' in Germany. As I passed a garden with a large fir tree, I got a feeling somebody's watching me...
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