Wildlife Trust invite you to spot a red squirrel this week
This week, 30th September to 8th October, is Red Squirrels Week run by the Wildlife Trust. Once our only native squirrel, red squirrels are easily and quickly displaced by the arrival of the grey squirrel, originally imported from America to this country in the 1800s. It is now estimated that there are only 160,000 red squirrels left in the UK.
The majority of the remaining red squirrels are thought to be in the North of England including Lancashire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Northumberland, the south of Scotland and border areas, some parts of Wales especially around Anglesey, and the Isle of Wight. In these areas, the Wildlife Trust are asking members of the public to keep a special eye out this week and report sightings in order to get a better idea of their numbers and spread.
There are also events to attend in red squirrel areas such as talks, squirrel safaris and family days. For more information about how you can help conserve this adorable native mammal, including adoption, campaigning and practical help, see the Save our Squirrels campaign.
