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Red squirrels still around

Posted on August 1, 2014 by James Hall

I thought I ought to put the camera up to see how our red squirrels were doing, as we had not seen one for a bit. The first squirrel came to the feeder within one minute of my having set … Continue reading →

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Croick squirrel

Posted on September 21, 2013 by James Hall

We had the first chance of a proper look at one of our squirrels today. We were going to top up the peanuts but as we approached the feeding station one of the feeders was already occupied. He (or she, … Continue reading →

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A flash of red squirrel

Posted on July 13, 2013 by James Hall

  I mentioned in a previous post that Croick is participating in a programme to re-introduce red squirrels. We are still putting out feed periodically and it is quickly eaten, so we know they are about. But they have been … Continue reading →

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Red squirrels at Croick

Posted on March 26, 2013 by James Hall

Last week was an exciting one at Croick with the arrival of 12 red squirrels as part of a programme to develop a wild population of squirrels at the top of Strathcarron. The programme involves three neighbouring estates, Alladale, Amat … Continue reading →

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