I had never seen a Red Squirrel until I moved to France, A real thrill to see the long since disappeared 'Tufty' However they are not like the Grey. they are timid, and stay in the woods rarely if ever coming into the garden like its bold cousin. This set me thinking just how bad is the Grey? they give us many laughs showing their intelligence at bird tables and are an asset in towns bringing real nature to the most built up areas. Maybe it's time to value the much maligned "tree rat' !