#Red Squirrels

[michaelnordeman]

Eurasian red squirrel/ekorre. Värmland, Sweden (June 22, 2018).

[fatsoxmainewildlifeblog]

Amature Squirrel Boxing!

[antiqueanimals]

Trapping and Conservation Manual: 3rd edition. 1985. Alberta Energy and Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife Division.

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[pers-books]

Red Squirrels drinking from pools of water. Photographer: Julian Rad

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[chickenmeow]

[bored-vet-student]

Pros of job with lots of driving: cool wildlife stop overs

Cons of job with lots of driving: back pain

But recent highlights:

[dansnaturepictures]

29/09/23-Brownsea Island

Wildlife photos taken today in this set are of: 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8. Enchanting and charismatic Red Squirrels, it was an honour to watch these beauties running around including very close to us, feeding and caching nuts; seeing a huge amount perhaps the most we've ever seen on a day with six in view at once in the woods at one point which is extraordinary. This is always an immersive, uplifting and thrilling experiences seeing these extraordinary mammals and it was so pleasurable to get to do it a second September running and indeed go to Brownsea twice in a year seeing a squirrel briefly on that previous visit in May. And I really wanted to come here in our September week off as getting photos of Red Squirrels today means I've both seen and photographed Red Squirrels in England, Scotland and Wales this year an ambition I had in this unique year of visiting both Scotland and Wales for me. It felt amazing to do this and it's a real staple of the extraordinary year I've had being lucky to see this mammal in different corners of the country. 3. One of loads of Greenshanks seen on Brownsea lagoon also perhaps the most we'd ever seen at once with Teal a bird we enjoyed in great numbers and Moorhen behind, it was a joy to watch seas of these pristine waders. 4. A rosy Shelduck in the sun, it was good to see a few close by at the Avocet hide more great time spent with this bird I love this week and here this year. 5. Avocets and Black-tailed Godwit, the former a highlight again here. 9. Spoonbills another big highlight today, fine birds with Grey Heron. 10. A Pheasant we got close to at the area behind the church where we were watching the squirrels. 11. A bright Speckled Wood it was nice to see.

It was also fantastic to see well a majestic Osprey gliding over near the lagoon as we looked over Poole Harbour from high up in the nature reserve, yet another sighting this autumn and this year bringing me to a pleasing and unprecedented for me tenth occasion seeing one this year of this bird I adore. Other highlights today were top Raven views whilst watching the Osprey, Jay, Long-tailed Tit, Coal Tit, a fair few Red Admiral on the island and on the way over possibly migrating, Peacock (the butterfly and bird also around the back of the church as they often are, the first time I'd seen both in a day), Common Darter, Migrant Hawker, hoverfly, ant, Oystercatcher, Curlew and Dunlin seen together well, Turnstone, Cormorant, Great Black-backed Gull, Black-headed Gull and intimate juvenile Herring Gulls at Poole Quay before boarding the boat. Nice plants seen were St. John's-wort, dock, Michaelmas daisies and beautiful bell heather that looked a great colour. I enjoyed seeing spiders at home this evening and Goldfinches with possibly a Greenfinch, Collared Dove and Starling before going out at home today.

[shilohsylvanian]

Acorn Oakwood, red squirrel baby brother Credit

[toadlessgirl]

So today I saw The World's Angriest Red Squirrel (tm), who likes to hang out in the tree above my hammock and scream at me, running up the tree with something large in its mouth. It settled up on a branch and gnawed on whatever it was for a good 15 minutes before I heard a strange sounding thunk on the patio and went over to see what it dropped.

It was a fucking deer scapula.

I have so many questions.

[emmashouldbewriting]

I know your squirrel conversation (about how Beckham needs to save them and you'd be so happy to petition BP about it) is a joke but...

I would totally read that book. Just saying. Not that you need to crowd-source your ideas.

It's actually one of the few things I do not joke about. I am wildly passionate about the preservation of red squirrels and consider myself extremely lucky to live in an area that is almost rabid about protecting them. Reds are native to the UK and greys are not. Greys are a pest, and we are actively trying to eradicate them because of the damage they're doing to our ecosystem. (45 were just removed from our neighbouring county this week!!!!)

We're very proud on my little island of our preservation work. Unless you're Anglesey Council and can sell protected woodland to developers for a holiday park - who want to MOVE the woodland to a deserted area. They could build on the empty land but won't because it doesn't have a sea view like Penrhos does 🤡 read it here

We are fighting a very real battle to protect 27 acres of protected woodland from being felled. I know this woodland, I drive past it regularly, and it's unfathomable that it should be cut down for a vanity project.

Just thought I'd put it out there for Becks 🫣😂

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[michaelnordeman]

I had the privilege to spend some time with the Eurasian red squirrels/ekorrar today. I don't think people will ever understand how much I love these wonderful animals. They are so full of life and so in the "now". Värmland, Sweden (February 24, 2024).

[heather-rajendran]

Eurasian red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) photo I took on Monday, Snaizeholme, North Yorkshire, UK

[antiqueanimals]

The Biting Book. Written by Judi Friedman. Illustrated by Kees de Kiefte. 1975.

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[pers-books]

Three Red Squirrels in a Pine tree. Credit: Nature Picture Library / Alamy Stock Photo

A Red Squirrel mid-leap. Photographer: Aileen Louden/WTML

A Red Squirrel seen from the side as it sits on a huge piece of tree bark. Photographer: Aileen Louden/WTML

For Red Squirrel Appreciation Day.

Red Squirrels are an increasingly rare sight in the UK and The Woodland Trust campaigns to help improve their chances of surviving and thriving.

[sabyfangirl]

Red Squirrels

On his way to finding red squirrels, Martin had a strange feeling he was being watched but couldn't quite put his finger on it. His thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a pine cone falling on his head.

"Ow!" he cried out. While rubbing the ache on his head, he looked up to see a particularly small creature swiftly running accross a tree branch, giving his eyes a hard time to catch the movement.

Martin gasped. Could it be?

In order to find out, he climbed the coniferous tree on which he saw the blurry figure on.

Once all the way up on the branch, he looked around, only to find... Nothing? The creature was nowhere to be seen!

Confused, Martin rubbed his head as his eyes caught another strange movement on the ground. He squinted his eyes, this time catching a small reddish ball. Briskly, he carefully made his way back down.

As soon as his feet met the snow, he turned around only to be hit by more disappointment than before. Frustrated, he huffed.

"Alright, show yourself wherever you are!"

Realizing he was being too loud, he worked on changing the tonality of his voice, making it as calm as before. "Please?"

Suddenly, the bushes around him started moving, startling him. He backed away, only to bump into one of the conifers. His eyes scanned his surroundings rapidly, catching a third movement, a forth, and a fifth... He was starting to feel dizzy.

He shook his head before recognizing mysterious tiny figures approaching him. His eyes widened as an army of red squirrels gathered around him, encircling him.

Astounded, he knelt down to salute the little rodents. "Uhh, hey guys? Why'd you mess with me like that?"

The squirrels silently looked at him before scattering, each in a random direction. Martin quickly got up, sensing something was out of place.

The sudden sound of footsteps followed by- "Happy birthday Martin!" Made Martin almost jump out of his skin. He looked around in surprise, not expecting to find the crew standing right behind him.

"Guys? What was this all about?"

The crew roared with laughter at his reaction.

"Sorry, bro, hahaha! We couldn't resist," let out Chris, still laughing hard.

"Yeah! You should've seen your face! Hahaha..." Aviva added.

The crew kept laughing as Martin gave them an annoyed look...only to join in with them. "Hahaha... Well, I guess it was kinda funny," he said admitingly.

"Hey, where'd all the squirrels go?" Koki asked all of a sudden. Everyone stopped laughing.

"Wait, they were right here! Where could they have gone?" Chris said, worry in his voice.

At that moment, a huge pink vaccum-like machine emmereged from the trees, catching the crew by surprise. They all yelled as they jumped out of its way, landing in soft snow.

Martin spat out bits of snow before looking up, only to find-

"Donita? Gourmand?!" he let out with a shocked voice. The two villains cackled evilly.

The crew's attention turned to the poor creatures trapped within the giant glass recipient: the pine marten, the wolves, the foxes and the red squirrels. All vulnerable and defenseless.

Boiling with anger, Martin firmly stood on his feet. "Let them go!" he shouted.

"Yeah, they belong living free and in the wild!" Chris added, just as furious as his brother.

"No, they belong in mah European soup!" Gourmand cackled.

"And their tails would make fabulous scarves for my brand new winter collection!" Donita added, a devious look on her face.

"NO!" let out the Wild Kratts crew simultaneously.

Martin backed away, gaining momentum before jumping at the machine. Unfortunately, he missed and fell on the snow. He looked up to find the villains laughing at his failure.

"Hahaha... Nice try, blueberry. But these animals are coming with us," let out the chef, smirking.

"Dabio, take us back to my plane," Donita ordered her henchman, who obeyed.

The crew watched in horror as all the innocent creatures got taken away, unable to stop the ones behind their capture. "NOOO!" they cried out, but to no availe.

Every animal Martin had named on his birthday was now captured...

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