It's Red Squirrel Week! Red squirrels are one of our most iconic mammals. Once widespread throughout the UK they can now only be found in Scotland, north England, and Northern Ireland, with isolated populations in Wales, Merseyside, and islands off England’s southern coast. Red squirrels have a mainly vegetarian diet that includes seeds, hazelnuts and green acorns, fungus, bark, and sapwood. They also occasionally take animal prey such as young birds and eggs. Learn more about red squirrels at h

The red squirrel, native to Eurasia, is a lively and acrobatic tree-dweller known for its stunning reddish-brown coat and boundless energy. These nimble creatures are masters of the treetops, effortlessly leaping from branch to branch with precision and grace. Famous for their love of nuts, red squirrels display an endearing behavior called “scatter hoarding,” where they stash surplus nuts in countless secret spots, ensuring a steady food supply during tougher seasons. This quirky habit not only

4.9K views · 42 reactions | A red squirrel feeding in Braemar, Cairngorms National Park last weekend, making the most of the opportunity before the winter sets in. Visit Braemar Cairngorms Nature | Scotland Online | Facebook

144K views · 153 shares | This red squirrel was determined to take a peek inside an Osprey's nest... 礪 ️ | BBC Scotland News | Facebook