Today, there are only three seed feeders at the observation hide; the bird table and all the other feeders, including some very large peanut feeders fastened to the trees, have been removed. Recent thinking suggests that if feeders are used by both red and grey squirrels they can be responsible for spreading the squirrel-pox virus which is fatal to the reds.
The two red squirrels I watched on Sunday were finding easy pickings amongst the wasted bird food under one of the feeders. My friend Harold took this beautiful picture of one of the reds sitting amongst the grass to the side of the feeders, and I would like to thank him for sharing it here ...
Red squirrels survive in woodlands throughout Northumberland. You can read more about their protection here.
5 comments:
That's good to know Emma. We don't see any down here in Leeds, so we may well head up to Wallington next time we're in the North East. Linda
Lovely to see the Reds Emma, that is a beautiful shot, thanks for posting that.
It is always rewarding to catch a glimpse of a Red Squirrel. My last sighting was up in the Lake District at an Osprey Watch.
Great shot. I hoping to see some of these when we go and stop with friends in the Isle Of Wight. Bye the way I really love Northumberland, we had a great familly holiday in Alnmouth a couple of years back.
A Brilliant photo. I love the way they hold their food. It looks a lot more photogenic than the greys we have round here.
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