Our native Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is sadly under threat from the introduced American Grey Squirrel (who feeds more efficiently in woodland and has adapted so well it’s had a negative impact on the Red Squirrel population). The break up of some of the Red Squirrel’s woodland habitats, and disease, has also taken its toll.

Red Squirrels live for about 6 years, eating seeds (especially Scots pine cones) sometimes fungi, green shoots and fruits of shrubs/trees.

They do not hibernate but live in dreys (large nests) in the forks of trees. Whilst solitary by nature related squirrels will share a drey to keep warm in winter.

The Red Squirrels young (called kittens) are born in spring. Whilst 6 kittens are not unusual, 2-3 is more likely.

Good design and management of conifer forests will help this beautiful creature to survive and we owe a great deal to those who are working to conserve their habitat; for example, the wonderful work of ‘The Red Squirrels In South Scotland Project’ who’s aim is to maintain southern Scotland as a stronghold of our native red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris L.)

This Red Squirrel greeting card image can also be found on our key rings and fridge magnets.

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