Grey Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrels were introduced to Britain during the 1800s and are now regarded as an invasive species that causes great damage to woodland. Their introduction has also led to a decline of our native Red squirrel. They make nests called 'dreys' high up in trees, using twigs, leaves and strips of bark. Females can have two litters of three to four young each year.

© Michael Trump TQ4792 01/07/2022

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© Raymond Small TQ4892 08/04/2022

Grey Squirrels feed on tree buds and use branches to build dreys. Branch-tips scattered on woodland paths during spring are a sign of Squirrel activity.