Education
Distribution of Red and Grey Squirrels
Worldwide Red squirrels are found across a broad band of territory running from the seaboard of Western Europe and Scandinavia through the former USSR and
February 25, 2020
Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust
Worldwide Red squirrels are found across a broad band of territory running from the seaboard of Western Europe and Scandinavia through the former USSR and
The Isle of Wight is fortunate in having the Solent as a barrier to direct grey squirrel invasion. However our squirrels have not been spared the landscape changes that also affect the rest of the country.
To the majority of people living in the British Isles today, the mention of squirrels conjures up an image of the American grey squirrel. But when you find yourself in a ‘red squirrel only’ area – such as the Isle of Wight – the naturally elusive and timid, smaller red squirrels are a treat to behold.