Squirrel News:  Please e-mail any sightings to e-mail address

We would like to publish a list here of where squirrels have been seen in Garsdale in 2008
A red was seen at Reachey in Grisedale just before Christmas.
A grey was seen at Smorthwaite in February, and another was a regular visitor to The Old Joinery.
Reds are seen at Coat Weggs, Fold Ghyll, The Firs, East Littletown, Whitbeck, The Hive, ....
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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.

 
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