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Red Squirrels. Seen in and around our garden in SW Northumberland. [Note : in the numbered image sequences, the codes have gaps as some shots were unusable].
2026 NEWS - After a fleeting glimpse and some split hazel shells, Red Squirrel seen feeding on the morning of 14June 2026 and following days - most recent images will be on the highest numbered pages. 25th June - two were observed feeding at the same time. Pretty sure that we now have at least three visiting {22nd July 2026}. --- Sadly, none seen after 29th July 2026, although some limited / potential feeding signs observed ---
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And after a long break, there has been a welcome re-appearance in February 2022, with repeated feeding trips.
Unfortunately ... no further visits during late Feb & early March. Hopefully, that's because it's a she and is looking after young ...
Very pleased to say that Cheeky turned up on 13th March 2002, and had a good feed of hazel nuts at lunchtime.
The local Red Squirrel group have put up a camera trap as part of their wildlife census / studies - and are hoping we can help with a nearby area [Transect] this year.
Update : s/he has been back again, repeatedly feeding, sometimes several times a day, then maybe misses a couple of days ... such as on the 6th April.
In a recent gap between visits we installed a "des res" up in the trees, which has been investigated, as a few hazel shells were on the ground below a day or two later !
After another absence - or we missed seeing "Stumpy" - they were seen & photographed again on the 13th, 18th and 22nd of June 2022.
Very Sadly, we haven't seen any squirrels in 2023. Saw a series of Greys in 2024 & 2025. Local groups are working to humanely control the non-native & invasive greys, which, as of June 2026, has meant reds have returned to the local area.

Red Squirrels. Seen in and around our garden in SW Northumberland. [Note : in the numbered image sequences, the codes have gaps as some shots were unusable].
2026 NEWS - After a fleeting glimpse and some split hazel shells, Red Squirrel seen feeding on the morning of 14June 2026 and following days - most recent images will be on the highest numbered pages. 25th June - two were observed feeding at …  (read more)

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