Red squirrels
We are working to save the red squirrel from the brink of local extinction. Read all about our conservation measures and successes.
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Rearing red squirrels
Staff from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust have had a flurry of fluffy activity this summer, raising four orphaned red squirrels to get them ready for life in the wild. Our guest blogger and red…
Red Squirrels
With their distinctive russet fur, tufted ears and twitching tail, a red squirrel is a captivating sight.
Red squirrel sightings form
We are working to save the red squirrel from the brink of local extinction. Please report your sightings of red and grey squirrels in your area. This will help us to accurately map the distribution of both species throughout the project area.
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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.
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…
Blast from the past: Red squirrels in the North West
In this special blog we revisit a 1995 Lapwing article: exploring how red squirrel conservation began and how Lancashire Wildlife Trust is still protecting reds today — from caring for Houdini the…
The last red squirrel?
We're appealing today for your help in saving the last red squirrels in Merseyside and Lancashire. Without urgent action and ongoing vigilance, the red squirrel could be gone from the North…
Squirrel Conservation FAQ
Learn more about red squirrel conservation and how we protect these threatened mammals.
Squirrel pox outbreak in Formby
We are currently experiencing a squirrel pox outbreak in Formby, in the Lifeboat Road area.
Training dogs to help the reds
On 29th June, Red Squirrels United staff and volunteers attended a workshop on training conservation detection dogs, specifically looking at whether dogs can help us to detect dead red squirrels…