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A red squirrel avoiding the crowds.

A red squirrel avoiding the crowds.
Seen near the Scottish Perthshire village of Killin. This is a rare sight for me living much further south in England, as the much more aggressive grey squirrel dominates and have made the reds almost extinct in England. This was seen scampering under a bridge that I was stood on trying to catch images of the river.
Sciurus vulgaris: Due to their overall population declines, red squirrels are classed as endangered on The Mammal Society's Red List for Britain's Mammals. Scotland supports 75% of the UK population, yet even here they are classed as near threatened.

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 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club has replied
Cheers William.

Regards. Herb
4 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club has replied
Thank you Lothar. These are always nice to see.

Regards. Herb
4 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club has replied
Thanks Toz. No we have never been there. Maybe a chance later this year.

Regards. Herb
4 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club has replied
Always good to please you here Danni.

Regards. Herb
4 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club has replied
Thanks for this Keith. Yes back all in one piece again now. A fine fortnight away but the weather was less than ideal for most of the trip. Lots of pictures despite though.
Always good to see red squirrels and i think they are more playful than the grey ones too. I have seen quite a few on our travels.

Best Wishes. Herb
4 months ago.

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