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Red squirrel
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Lockerbie
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), Eskrigg Reserve, Lockerbie
19 April 2014
Red Squirrel observing, Lossiemouth
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Lossiemouth
This Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is keeping a close eye on what's happening at the base of this tree, perhaps making sure no one steals its nuts. Notice how long this Red Squirrel's ear tufts are; they are most prominent in the winter months, moulting in the summer and start to regrow again in the autumn. Photo taken by David Palmar
27 January 2020
Red Squirrel on the alert, Lossiemouth
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Lossiemouth
Staring contest - This Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is keeping a close eye on passers by, probably making sure no one steals its nuts. Notice the Red Squirrel's ear tufts, which they have all year but they are most prominent in the winter months, moulting in the summer, and starting to regrow in the autumn. Photo taken by David Palmar
27 January 2020
Red Squirrel, Lossiemouth
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Lossiemouth
Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) are Scotland's native squirrel species, instantly recognisable by their rusty coloured fur and distinctive ear-tufts. The number of Red Squirrels is in serious decline, with only around 120,000 present in Scotland today. Photo taken by David Palmar
27 January 2020
Red squirrel, RSPB Loch Garten, Speyside
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Cairngorms National Park in winter
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), RSPB Loch Garten, Speyside, taken by David Palmar. In the UK, 75% of the red squirrel population reside in Scotland, and are our only native squirrel species.
28 January 2020
Red squirrel, RSPB Loch Garten, Speyside
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Cairngorms National Park in winter
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), RSPB Loch Garten, Speyside, taken by David Palmar. To deal with the cold temperatures of winter, the red squirrel's coat and tail become thicker. They also develop these impressive ear tufts which can grow up to 3cm! In the summer months their coat and tail thin out again and they completely lose their ear tufts.
28 January 2020
Red Squirrel, Aberfoyle
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Aberfoyle
Red Squirrel at Aberfoyle, taken by Gemma Woodford
20 September 2020
Red Squirrel, Aberfoyle
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Aberfoyle
Red Squirrel at Aberfoyle, taken by Gemma Woodford
20 September 2020
Red squirrel burrying a nut at Aberfoyle
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Aberfoyle
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) burying a nut at Aberfoyle, taken by Gemma Woodford. Note the beautiful bushy tail!
20 September 2020
Red squirrel near Aberfoyle
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Stirlingshire
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park near Aberfoyle
