Grey squirrels, originally from North America, were released in the UK by 19th century landowners. They are now very common and widespread. They are active during the day, foraging for food in trees and on the ground – they often visit peanut feeders in gardens. In the autumn they spend time storing nuts to eat during the winter.
Their nest, called a drey, is a compact, spherical structure. It is slightly larger than a football and constructed of twigs, leaves, bark and grass. They are extremely successful and have replaced our native red squirrels over most of the UK.
Helen Browning woodland hide - April 2024
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Various - 2022-23
