Squirrel News  (Please e-mail any other houses where squirrels are seen.)  e-mail address

We would like to publish a list here of where squirrels have been seen in Garsdale in 2011.
The severe winter last year seems to have affected the reds slightly, but they are recovering quickly.
Reds squirrels are seen at Reachey (Grisedale), at Mudbecks, Railway Cottages, Banks, East Littletown, Paradise, Coat Weggs, The Hive, The Firs, Rackenthwaite, Fold Gill, Whitbeck, Nether House ....
They regularly cross the main road at Banks, The Street, The Firs and Whitbeck.  Please take care where you see warning notices.
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This is the information poster from the Sedbergh & District Red Squirrel protection group:
SEDBERGH RED SQUIRRELS GROUP
                              

 Red Squirrel                                    Grey Squirrel

Small and dainty                              Stocky, No ear tufts

     Ear tufts (except in summer)               White ‘halo’ around tail                                              

Red squirrels are an endangered species and this is one of their last English strongholds. 
The main reason for their decline is the spread of the introduced American Grey Squirrel.

Garsdale is part of the "Greenfields Stronghold", and some funding is available for nest boxes and feed boxes.

 
It is important that the local volunteers gather all information on squirrel distribution.

PLEASE REPORT ANY GREY or RED SQUIRREL SIGHTINGS TO:   015396 25453

or e-mail:  e-mail address to add your sighting to this page.

                    For more information go to:

            www.northernredsquirrels.co.uk