Grey squirrel
The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s. It provides an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, but can be damaging to woodlands and has contributed to the decline of the…
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Red squirrel
Red squirrels are native to the UK but are a lot rarer than their grey cousins. They live in a few special places across the UK thanks to reintroduction projects.
Invasive species week - Introducing the American mink
American mink are non-native and pose a threat to water voles in our region. Naturally Native Project Officer, Emily Marshall takes a detailed look at this species and how we can help restore…
The tale of the curious squirrel
Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Hauxley nature reserve is well known for its famous residents with visitors regularly experiencing hares, weasels and stoats scampering across the footpaths in…
Red Squirrel Data – Behind the Scenes
Want to know more about Red Squirrel Data and what happens with it? Read Emily’s blog post below to find out more!
Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN)
Northumberland Wildlife Trust - Project - Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN)
Red squirrel conservationists welcome success stats
One of the biggest citizen science efforts in mammal conservation in the UK has shown red squirrel populations across northern England are stable. This is thanks to over 30 community red squirrel…
Red squirrels staying strong!
Red Squirrels Northern England (RSNE) has published the results of its annual red and grey squirrel survey, which once again confirms that red squirrels can still be found across Cumbria,…
Partnership gains support for red squirrel project
Northumberland Wildlife Trust and its partners is delighted to have received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) project.
Go nuts for squirrels this January
Conservation group Red Squirrels Northern England (RSNE), which works to protect red squirrels in the region and beyond, is all set to celebrate National Squirrel Appreciation Day on 21st January…
Early Christmas present for red squirrels
The Red Squirrels Northern England (RSNE) project has received a cash boost of £15,000 from Northumbrian Water’s Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Branch Out fund to enable the project team to…
Grey partridge
The grey partridge is an attractive bird that prefers the ground to pear trees! Found on farmland and grassland, it is under threat from loss of habitat.