The seasons have changed and our walkways are now covered with leaves of orange, yellow, red and brown. Autumn is one of the best times to get playful with tree identification while there is so much to pick up and investigate. What colours and shapes can you see? Are there fruits and nuts on the […]
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Beechmast and acorns everywhere
Original Author: Stewart Smith – Squirrel Volunteer A good mast year with lots of nuts around is good news and bad news for red squirrels. Lots of food means an easier winter but it also means grey squirrels have an easy time too and will have higher breeding success the following year. As […]
Here comes autumn
Original Author: Steve Willis As the seasons turn squirrel activity really picks up – read on to find out what our furry friends are up to. The days are shortening, there’s a chill in the air, and everywhere you look the trees are starting to turn. It’s autumn. There is a huge amount of squirrel activity […]