After years and thousands of hrey squirrels, I never thought I get that exited when I finally saw a wild red. I couldn't have been more wrong, was out this morning in Loughmore Forest and spotted one just at a tree base, I must have sat and watched it for about 20 mintes before it scarpered up the tree. Not sure if it was the newness or they're rarity nowadays, but it had me totally enthralled. Definitly going to be one of those mental "first sighting" moments that will be able to be recalled in perfect clarity for years. Gotta love it when you get to see a first time for something.
Saw my first red squirrel
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Feygan
Know exactly what you mean - specifically and generally.
Blessed with Red squirrels up at the cottage ( Moray ), with anything up to 9 holding court on the grass and in the trees within feet of the front door.
All life is special and very 'human' thing to try ranking or listing things - but for me, the Red Squirrel remains under the heading 'Breathtaking'. Very subjective I know - not seeking a debate etc, just one view etc.
Know exactly what you mean - specifically and generally.
Blessed with Red squirrels up at the cottage ( Moray ), with anything up to 9 holding court on the grass and in the trees within feet of the front door.
All life is special and very 'human' thing to try ranking or listing things - but for me, the Red Squirrel remains under the heading 'Breathtaking'. Very subjective I know - not seeking a debate etc, just one view etc.
Aren't they fantastic. I remember having them run all over my arms and feed from my hands as a kid - I've loved them ever since (not that that's a surprice given my avatar and nickname)
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Red
Feygan,
You are one of the blessed! They really are wonderful creatures. I have the them at my birdtable as I live up against a coniferous woodland. Some of mine have gone very dark this year, nearly black, in their winter coats. This might be a sign of hard weather to come.
You are one of the blessed! They really are wonderful creatures. I have the them at my birdtable as I live up against a coniferous woodland. Some of mine have gone very dark this year, nearly black, in their winter coats. This might be a sign of hard weather to come.
fred gordon said:Feygan,
You are one of the blessed! They really are wonderful creatures. I have the them at my birdtable as I live up against a coniferous woodland. Some of mine have gone very dark this year, nearly black, in their winter coats. This might be a sign of hard weather to come.
Maybe (interesting observation), but also red squirrels living in spruce forests have generally darker fur than the ones living in pine forests.
Hi Fred - I hope to see them in two weeks time then we are are looking for a cottage in your area - there goes the neighbourhood
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OH No!!!British Red said:Hi Fred - I hope to see them in two weeks time then we are are looking for a cottage in your area - there goes the neighbourhood
Red
Let me know where you end up and thanks for the warning!
