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[Louise]

I was sitting in the conservatory this morning when one of my murderous beasties shot across the patio pursuing what looked like a tiny fox

 

Blow me if it wasn't a Red Squirrel

 

I couldn't believe it I didn't think they were as far south as me but it definitely was and it was so pretty and tiny compared to the grey

 

First time I have ever seen one I just hope it stays away from both my cats and the grey ones as I know the greys are hooching with fleas and that is how squirrel pox is spread

[Beauty-Box]

Hi Louise

 

Lucky you Iv'e only seen red squirrels at Formby. They are a lot smaller than the grey one's aren't they? I like the little tufty bits if hair on their ears.

It would be nice if it stayed around so you could see it again,

 

Love from Rebecca.x

[Mrs Frugal]

You lucky, lucky thing! I'd love to see one! What a fabulous thing to see!

[Louise]

If it hangs around I will try to get a picture but half of me hopes it goes my two boys are such good hunters and Tink will catch the grey ones as well

 

You never know I will keep my eyes peeled

[Cinnamon]

Wow,how lucky to see one in the wild,& right by your house too

 

We have seen them at centerparcs,& I agree,they are just adorable

[Popcorn]

Hello! (remember me )

 

We used to have red squirrels in the woods near home. Not seen one for years & years though. Lucky you Louise!

 

PS Forum on a Sunday Louise? How come?!

[Louise]

Hi Gina,

 

Welcome back good to see you

 

Forum on a sunday = work

 

That is the only reason I saw the Squirrel as well I wouldn't normally be up at 7 on a Sunday

[Sheilaz]

Tufty! How lovely, Louise.

[Karen & co.]

Oh lucky you

 

I hope he comes back for another visit!

 

karen x

[AnnieP]

I've never seen one!

Lucky you!

[Tamsin]

How lovely, Lucky you

poor you having to work on a sunday though.

[Paola]

Wow, how lovely

[ali-s]

We get Red Squirrels at the School where I work (smiley for the Squirrel not work).

They come close up to the staff room window looking for food or pinch the nuts and bread from our bird table.

They are quite tame (although I don't think you could get really close to one) and scamper about the school grounds.

 

Ocassionaly we get a visit from a Buzzard to the bird table. That is a spendid sight

[Popcorn]

Hope you're well rested tonight Louise after working today.

 

Good to see you still found a bit of forum time though

[chocchick]

I couldn't believe it I didn't think they were as far south as me but it definitely was and it was so pretty and tiny compared to the grey

I saw one in the Lake District a few years ago....

Lovely.

[The Dogmother]

Welcome back to Tufty and Gina

 

(whatever happened to Tufty?)

[Guest]

(whatever happened to Tufty?)

 

http://www.scarysquirrel.org/tufty/tuftyclub/

 

[The Dogmother]

Thanks Shona - I had one of those badges - brings back memories