Red Squirrels North Wales

[Stewart Johnson]

Since I'm here....

It's reasonably well known that a cull on Anglesey has been successful in eliminating grey squirrels and there's now only reds on the island.

I thought I'd mention that the reds have now started to colonise the North Wales coastal region as well.... so it you're working anywhere in north-West Wales it's worthwhile being careful with dreys because reds and very heavily protected by law. There is no way to tell if a drey is sued by greys or reds except observation so far as I know.

They've been seen as far east as Llandudno and as far south as Llanberis. Westwards, probably the far side of Caernarfon.

 

[felixthelogchopper]

Was in Anglesey a few weeks ago and saw 4 reds at Plas Newydd, including 1 youngster out with his/her mum. They're working on ways of reducing road fatalities among reds in the area. Lovely little animals to watch.