Red Squirrels at risk? Definitely

With its distinctive russet fur, long bushy tail and ear tuffs, the native red squirrel is easy to distinguish from the grey squirrel and what a bounty of reds Sedbergh has had this spring and summer. They have been spotted in new places and returned to other after an absence of several years. But we cannot rest on our laurels as there have also been sightings of lots of greys…..

Sedbergh red squirrel groups’ conservation strategy now focuses on protecting red squirrel populations in this Stronghold, by working with a range of partners to control grey squirrels within and beyond our boundaries, this work complements the enormous effort being made by local volunteers and private landowners. These endeavours are contributing to the maintenance of the red squirrel range in the North West BUT they still need your help ……YOU COULD