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A red squirrel avoiding the crowds.

A red squirrel avoiding the crowds.
Seen near the Scottish Perthshire village of Killin. This is a rare sight for me living much further south in England, as the much more aggressive grey squirrel dominates and have made the reds almost extinct in England. This was seen scampering under a bridge that I was stood on trying to catch images of the river.
Sciurus vulgaris: Due to their overall population declines, red squirrels are classed as endangered on The Mammal Society's Red List for Britain's Mammals. Scotland supports 75% of the UK population, yet even here they are classed as near threatened.

Nouchetdu38, Mariagrazia Gaggero, Ulrich John, Annemarie and 20 other people have particularly liked this photo


18 comments - The latest ones
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
Well spotted and well photographed, Herb! A great wildlife shot. I hope you are having a great Sunday. All the best, Joe
6 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock club
Thanks Joe. Just back from the land of the wee haggis. Loved it with pliantly of landscape shots to prove it.

Cheers. Herb
6 months ago.
 Don Sutherland
Don Sutherland club
Wonderful capture of this beautiful squirrel.
6 months ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
Oh, how sweet. You must have been right above him!
6 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Stephan Fey club
Yes I was, on a bridge looking down.

Regards. Herb
5 months ago.
 Colin Ashcroft
Colin Ashcroft club
Well spotted Herb. The further North we travel the better the chances of Red not Grey.
6 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Colin Ashcroft club
You can't help but love these little fellers Colin. Furthest south I have seen them is at Southport but I have seen them in the Lake District too. Of course as you say, Scotland is the place for them. Glad you liked this.

Regards. Herb
5 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Marvelous capture and POV!
6 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to William Sutherland club
Cheers William.

Regards. Herb
5 months ago.
 LotharW
LotharW club
Gut erwische, Herb!
6 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to LotharW club
Thank you Lothar. These are always nice to see.

Regards. Herb
5 months ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Nice little fellow Herb have you been to the Snaizeholme Red Squirrel Sanctuary Nr Hawes.
Regards Gordon
6 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
Thanks Toz. No we have never been there. Maybe a chance later this year.

Regards. Herb
5 months ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
Very nice one!
6 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Daniela Brocca club
Always good to please you here Danni.

Regards. Herb
5 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Good to know you are back safe and sound Herb. I hope you enjoyed your time away.

Such a lovely shot to return with..............the red squirrel is a real beauty..!! I've never seen one in the wild..!!
6 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
Thanks for this Keith. Yes back all in one piece again now. A fine fortnight away but the weather was less than ideal for most of the trip. Lots of pictures despite though.
Always good to see red squirrels and i think they are more playful than the grey ones too. I have seen quite a few on our travels.

Best Wishes. Herb
5 months ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
A nice encounter, Herb !
5 months ago.

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