Wildlife charity in the South-West of England, aiming to restore the red squirrel to favourable conservation status. Featuring the British Red Squirrel project.
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It's Great Outdoors Month!
We have so much beautiful nature here in the South West. June is the perfect time to enjoy our woodlands and the wildlife they support.
Every visit is a reminder of why protecting these habitats matters.
#GreatOutdoorsMonth #Wildlife #Conservation
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Happy World Goth Day from the woodland emo community.
#WorldGothDay #GothDay #BlackRedSquirrel #RedSquirrel #SaveOurReds #WoodlandWildlife #Conservation #MyChemicalRodent
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Shop with over 8,000 retailers via @easyuk and earn a free donation for us at the same time.
All the big names are ready to donate. It won't cost you anything extra!
Please sign up today: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/โฆ
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A third of British children donโt know red squirrels exist in the UK, and 1 in 10 canโt identify one from a photo.
Reds are disappearing while non-native grey squirrels dominate much of the country.
If children are going to protect our wildlife, they need to know it exists.
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Victorians said โwhatโs the worst that could happen?โ
Then:
โ Sent kids up chimneys
โ Invented workhouses
โ Smogged up London
โ Introduced GREY SQUIRRELS
That aged badly!
Now red squirrels are paying the price
Letโs do better: support conservation & protect UK wildlife
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๐ธ Happy International Womenโs Day from Red Squirrel South West!
Weโre proud to work alongside incredible women leading the UKโs red squirrel conservation efforts. Their passion, dedication, and expertise are shaping a brighter future for red squirrels across the UK.
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Yesterday was World Wildlife Day - a time to reflect on species lost and those we can still protect.
Red squirrels are no longer present in the South West after the spread of invasive grey squirrels.
Help restore balance and work towards their return. Donate โ link in bio.
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Support local conservation by volunteering, donating or sharing this message.
Together we can create the conditions for red squirrels to return
โญ Donate via the link in our bio โญ
#WoodlandProtection #GreySquirrel #NatureRecovery #RoadmapToTheReds
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Grey squirrels love lofts, roofs and sheds.
A few simple fixes can stop them nesting in your home & garden and protect buildings and wildlife. Hereโs how ๐
#GreySquirrel #HomeMaintenance #GardenTips #WildlifeProtection #UKWildlife #PestPrevention
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Bird feeders can quickly turn into a buffet for grey squirrels. Using squirrel-proof feeders helps keep food for birds where it belongs and discourages squirrels from hanging around your garden. Small changes like this can make a big difference for local wildlife.
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Grey squirrels thrive where thereโs an easy supply of food. By changing a few simple habits in your garden, you can help limit their numbers and protect local wildlife. Follow these tips to make your space less squirrel-friendly and more nature-friendly.
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Grey squirrels are putting pressure on our native wildlife and woodlands. But with the right actions, the public can help turn things around. Stay tuned for tips on how you can help reduce their impact in your town, village, and garden.
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Grey Squirrel Management Training โ BOOKINGS LIVE ๐ข
๐ Lanhydrock 17 Feb | Longleat 24 Feb | Pentillie 12 Mar
Limited spaces.
๐ Eventbrite link via email: chris.pegasusoutdoorventures@gmail.com
#Conservation #WildlifeManagement
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9 Dec 2025
โ๏ธ Winter fact: Red squirrels donโt hibernate โ they stay active all winter, digging up the food caches they buried in autumn.
#RedSquirrels #UKWildlife #NativeSpecies #WinterWildlife #ProtectOurReds #ConservationUK
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29 Oct 2025
Red Squirrel Fact of the Week!
๐ฆ๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ๐ผ๐
Grey squirrels carry squirrelpox virus, harmless to them but deadly to reds. This is one of the biggest threats to their survival.
#ProtectOurReds #NativeSpecies #SaveTheRedSquirrel #RedSquirrelSouthWest #WildlifeWednesday
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22 Oct 2025
๐ฟ๏ธ ๐๐ฒ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐, ~๐ฏ.๐ฑ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐ roamed UK woodlands. Today, <300,000 remain - just ~15,000 in England. ๐
Help us protect and restore their forests! ๐ณ
#RedSquirrel #WildlifeConservation #NatureRecovery
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16 Oct 2025
Red Squirrel Fact of the Week!
๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ!
As autumn sets in, UK red squirrels are hard at work gathering and hiding nuts for winter, whilst also growing thicker, warmer coats to help them stay cozy through the chilly months ahead!
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8 Oct 2025
Red Squirrel Fact of the Week!
๐๐ข๐ณ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ!
Red squirrels are about half the weight of their grey counterparts... tiny but mighty at just 300g compared to 575g! ๐ช๐ฟ๏ธ
#ProtectOurReds #RedSquirrel #UKWildlife #WildlifeConservation #WildlifeWednesday
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