INTRODUCING OUR RED SQUIRREL GROUP

17/6/2020

Well, here we are!
Let us introduce ourselves, we are a small group of happy hardworking volunteers, that in our spare time go outdoors and protect our local native red squirrels.
To help us become more efficient, our group is covering a smaller area within Allerdale, where we have local connections and are very familiar with woodlands, farms and folk! This covers: Bassenthwaite and surrounding small villages.
All of us have other day jobs to pay the bills, but our passion is saving the Red Squirrels and volunteering in our spare time.
The volunteers regularly check the existing Red Squirrel sights in woodlands, back gardens and forestry.
None of this is possible without you reporting sightings of reds and the invasive greys.
Well, that's enough talking now...
Time for action!
So, we are off on Squirrel patrol... Please join us? It will take the whole local community to save our reds!

6 Comments

Shiona

17/6/2020 10:26:55 am

Hi, Great work everyone. What can we do to help reds in our own gardens please.
Good luck
Shiona

Jane

17/6/2020 12:27:35 pm

Hi Shiona
Thank you very much, We have just launched our website and we really appreciate your comment and question, Its a great text to make sure it's up and working !
In answer to your question , Firstly if you have seen only reds in your garden then put up some Squirrel feeder boxes hazel nuts, sunflower seeds are a favourite.
Keep feeders off the ground to help avoid hazards of cats , 5 to 6 feet up.
Report sickly reds to your nearest squirrel group for your area which can be found on Northern red squirrels website
Also most importantly report grey squirrels to your nearest squirrel group and stop feeding if greys and reds are seen on same feeder to avoid cross contamination of squirrel pox virus desease.
Once greys are removed by squirrel groups you can carry on feeding your reds and enjoy watching them .
Hope this info helps , Please don't hesitate to get back in touch with us if you need any more advise.

David Studholme

20/6/2020 01:19:57 pm

Hello ,
I'm a volunteer controlling grey squirrels at cocksbridge and mealsgate which won't be to far off bordering your area,I do most of my controlling by shooting and some trapping, I am intending to invest in a thermal spotter in the very near future which I hope will be a game changer.. I live near Prospect and work full time, at the moment I'm still on furlough so have loads of spare time if you need another volunteer at anytime please don't hesitate to get in touch. My number is 07788734466 thankyou.

Jane link

20/6/2020 02:14:31 pm

Hi David

Just read your message, so happy you have made contact my Friend.

Thank you for offering your skills to join our little group of volunteers !

YES PlEASE! 🙏
Will ring you tomorrow !

So excited to speak to you!

Jane

David Studholme

20/6/2020 03:23:43 pm

I'm on the squirrels in the morning,the afternoon will be best to catch me,if I don't answer I'll ring you back.

john lightfoot

23/9/2020 07:48:24 am

hi i am looking for somewhere to shoot grey squirrels with my air rifles i have 50yrs experience in shooting can you help please thanks john.

INTRODUCING OUR RED SQUIRREL GROUP

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