Saving red squirrels
Red Squirrel conservation in Cumbria and where to see red squirrels.
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Red squirrels at a feeding station
Video footage of red squirrels scampering about at a feeding station on a stone wall at Bowber Head Nature Reserve.
Red squirrel
Red squirrels are native to the UK but are a lot rarer than their grey cousins. They live in a few special places across the UK thanks to reintroduction projects.
Feeding red squirrels in Cumbria responsibly
A safeguarding guide for protecting red squirrels using official UK guidance on feeding wild red squirrels.
Furness savers help red squirrels
Savers with Furness Building Society have helped to raise just under £7,000 to protect red squirrels in Cumbria
Squirrels go nuts for The Cumberland initiative to help Cumbria’s endangered red squirrels
We're grateful for donation from local building society which will help red squirrel conservation
Red squirrels in the South Lakes | Case study
A case study showcasing red squirrel conservation work being done by our Red Squirrel Ranger, Joshua Adams.
Building society helps provide nests for red squirrels
100 nesting boxes are being installed to help red squirrels to thrive in Cumbria’s woodlands
Red squirrel feeder sensor
One of our supporters makes a feeder sensor system to record red squirrels in his garden. Read on to find out how he got on...
Cumbria’s red squirrels receive funding boost
Fertility control for grey squirrels among plans to help our much-loved native species to thrive
'Great places to see red squirrels' free guide
Receive your free 'great places to see red squirrels' guide.
Join us to protect red squirrels
We're the only voluntary organisation dedicated solely to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria. Thousands of members support our work. 600 volunteers give their time. 38 nature reserves open to visitors.