Red Squirrel South-West

Wildlife charity in the South-West of England, aiming to restore the red squirrel to favourable conservation status. Featuring the British Red Squirrel project.

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“IT’S NOT A PHASE.” 🖤

Happy World Goth Day from the woodland emo community.

#WorldGothDay #GothDay #BlackRedSquirrel #RedSquirrel #SaveOurReds #WoodlandWildlife #Conservation #MyChemicalRodent

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A third of British children don’t know red squirrels exist in the UK, and 1 in 10 can’t identify one from a photo.

Reds are disappearing while non-native grey squirrels dominate much of the country.

If children are going to protect our wildlife, they need to know it exists.

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Grey expectations https://t.co/6I6NPGm3mv

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Victorians said “what’s the worst that could happen?”
Then:
❌ Sent kids up chimneys
❌ Invented workhouses
❌ Smogged up London
❌ Introduced GREY SQUIRRELS

That aged badly!
Now red squirrels are paying the price
Let’s do better: support conservation & protect UK wildlife

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🌸 Happy International Women’s Day from Red Squirrel South West!

We’re proud to work alongside incredible women leading the UK’s red squirrel conservation efforts. Their passion, dedication, and expertise are shaping a brighter future for red squirrels across the UK.

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Yesterday was World Wildlife Day - a time to reflect on species lost and those we can still protect.

Red squirrels are no longer present in the South West after the spread of invasive grey squirrels.

Help restore balance and work towards their return. Donate – link in bio.

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Support local conservation by volunteering, donating or sharing this message.

Together we can create the conditions for red squirrels to return

⭐ Donate via the link in our bio ⭐

#WoodlandProtection #GreySquirrel #NatureRecovery #RoadmapToTheReds

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Grey squirrels love lofts, roofs and sheds.
A few simple fixes can stop them nesting in your home & garden and protect buildings and wildlife. Here’s how 👇

#GreySquirrel #HomeMaintenance #GardenTips #WildlifeProtection #UKWildlife #PestPrevention

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Bird feeders can quickly turn into a buffet for grey squirrels. Using squirrel-proof feeders helps keep food for birds where it belongs and discourages squirrels from hanging around your garden. Small changes like this can make a big difference for local wildlife.

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Grey squirrels thrive where there’s an easy supply of food. By changing a few simple habits in your garden, you can help limit their numbers and protect local wildlife. Follow these tips to make your space less squirrel-friendly and more nature-friendly.

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Grey squirrels are putting pressure on our native wildlife and woodlands. But with the right actions, the public can help turn things around. Stay tuned for tips on how you can help reduce their impact in your town, village, and garden.

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Grey Squirrel Management Training – BOOKINGS LIVE 🟢
📍 Lanhydrock 17 Feb | Longleat 24 Feb | Pentillie 12 Mar
Limited spaces.
🎟 Eventbrite link via email: [email protected]

#Conservation #WildlifeManagement

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❄️ Winter fact: Red squirrels don’t hibernate — they stay active all winter, digging up the food caches they buried in autumn.

#RedSquirrels #UKWildlife #NativeSpecies #WinterWildlife #ProtectOurReds #ConservationUK

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Red Squirrel Fact of the Week!

𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗼𝘅
Grey squirrels carry squirrelpox virus, harmless to them but deadly to reds. This is one of the biggest threats to their survival.
#ProtectOurReds #NativeSpecies #SaveTheRedSquirrel #RedSquirrelSouthWest #WildlifeWednesday

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🐿️ 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘀, ~𝟯.𝟱𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘀 roamed UK woodlands. Today, <300,000 remain - just ~15,000 in England. 💔
Help us protect and restore their forests! 🌳
#RedSquirrel #WildlifeConservation #NatureRecovery

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Red Squirrel Fact of the Week!

𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬!
As autumn sets in, UK red squirrels are hard at work gathering and hiding nuts for winter, whilst also growing thicker, warmer coats to help them stay cozy through the chilly months ahead!

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Red Squirrel Fact of the Week!

𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬!
Red squirrels are about half the weight of their grey counterparts... tiny but mighty at just 300g compared to 575g! 💪🐿️
#ProtectOurReds #RedSquirrel #UKWildlife #WildlifeConservation #WildlifeWednesday

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Red Squirrel Fact of the Week!

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐟𝐭𝐬
These adorable ear tufts? 👂🐿️ They’re not just cute... red squirrels grow them thicker in winter to keep warm!

#WildlifeWednesday #NatureFacts #RedSquirrel #NatureConservation #NativeUK #CuteAnimals