Saving red squirrels
Red Squirrel conservation in Cumbria and where to see red squirrels.
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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.
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...
Grey squirrel
The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s. It provides an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, but can be damaging to woodlands and has contributed to the decline of the…
Red squirrel | Sciurus vulgaris
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.
Red Squirrel Recovery Network
Cumbria Wildlife Trust and partners are being funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) 5 year project since 2023.
Red squirrel conservationists welcome success stats
Report shows that red squirrels numbers across the north of England are stable
Meet our new red squirrel warden
Efforts to protect Cumbria’s iconic red squirrels are gathering pace thanks to a ground-breaking initiative from the Cumberland Building Society
Endangered Species Wildlife Conservation
Endangered species live in your local wildlife. The Wildlife Trust helps with wildlife conservation by protecting the habitat for local wildlife. Learn how you can help endangered species and your local wildlife.
Recording and Species Monitoring
From dolphins to white faced darters, from rocky shores and offshore habitats to the north pennines and from experts to novices we have a wide programmes of surveying and monitoring opportunities…
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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.