tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post5723131364373287121..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: Squirrel EnvySue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-78561325564944655892013-03-29T13:09:12.039+00:002013-03-29T13:09:12.039+00:00It's great to watch then burying the nuts they...It's great to watch then burying the nuts they are hiding Diana.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-14423635748300976282013-03-29T13:08:15.509+00:002013-03-29T13:08:15.509+00:00We were lucky to see it Anna. A couple of years ag...We were lucky to see it Anna. A couple of years ago we spent a week's holiday in Cumbria and didn't see one and then when we visited Bilbo one arrived as we did!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-90403226922994524272013-03-26T10:30:38.276+00:002013-03-26T10:30:38.276+00:00So adorable.So adorable.Malay-Kadazan girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692400837667241873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-86804521916491608652013-03-21T23:00:07.430+00:002013-03-21T23:00:07.430+00:00How gorgeous! A real red squirrel! I so wish we ha...How gorgeous! A real red squirrel! I so wish we had more!!! I've never, ever seen one in the wild, despite growing up in Cumbria. I've seen a few at Kilnsey Park where the owner breeds them as 'pets'. Adorable! Anna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03919869821280585077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-44834749689721731182013-03-21T09:23:36.536+00:002013-03-21T09:23:36.536+00:00They are pretty Elaine. I have seen some at Formby...They are pretty Elaine. I have seen some at Formby some years ago where some of the reds are black!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-59769101678398710322013-03-21T09:15:00.559+00:002013-03-21T09:15:00.559+00:00We were lucky Bilbo - thanks for booking the littl...We <b>were</b> lucky Bilbo - thanks for booking the little fella/girl so he/she made an appearance exactly on cue.<br /><br />I have heard of a few sightings of reds further south so all may not be doom and gloom for them - fingers crossed. But you are so lucky to have themSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-87572927519765691012013-03-21T07:17:18.902+00:002013-03-21T07:17:18.902+00:00The only reds that I have seen have been in captiv...The only reds that I have seen have been in captivity at Pensthorpe. Pretty little things and great shots Sueelaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-3354807656534435332013-03-20T22:49:29.340+00:002013-03-20T22:49:29.340+00:00Lovely photos, and I'm so glad you were able t...<b>Lovely</b> photos, and I'm so glad you were able to see one of 'our' Reds at the weekend :}<br /><br />They are such beautiful creatures and quite funny to watch, we're lucky to be able to recognise different individuals. The only things which saddens me is the expectation that they will become extinct in my lifetime. The greys get closer and closer every year and once they move into an area, our gorgeous Reds will be out-competed for food and shelter within a couple of years.BilboWagginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913801147278606148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-35761091052497553222013-03-20T18:07:22.675+00:002013-03-20T18:07:22.675+00:00It was a garden in Cumbria so it was garden relate...It was a garden in Cumbria so it was garden related, Mark - which is my excuse.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-4981281926521045482013-03-20T18:06:34.998+00:002013-03-20T18:06:34.998+00:00So do we, Chel - it was a treat to see the reds.So do we, Chel - it was a treat to see the reds.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-51698743570148006442013-03-20T17:51:38.064+00:002013-03-20T17:51:38.064+00:00We have plenty of grey squirrels here too, but no ...We have plenty of grey squirrels here too, but no reds. Even if the photos are not taken in your own garden they are nice photos of a very attractive subject, Sue.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-41640553271370898732013-03-20T17:26:45.259+00:002013-03-20T17:26:45.259+00:00So lovely to see the red squirrels, we only have t...So lovely to see the red squirrels, we only have the grey type here. Have a great day. Chel xsweetbriardreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036932595395191529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-64802820819305847402013-03-20T16:51:59.044+00:002013-03-20T16:51:59.044+00:00It is a shame Flowerlady. There is a reserve in La...It is a shame Flowerlady. There is a reserve in Lancashire at Formby that is populated by reds though.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-25912322319544470462013-03-20T16:47:47.371+00:002013-03-20T16:47:47.371+00:00That's where the envy comes in, Bren!That's where the envy comes in, Bren!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-60420665934052284892013-03-20T14:37:54.118+00:002013-03-20T14:37:54.118+00:00I also looked and thought red squirrel,a shame we ...I also looked and thought red squirrel,a shame we don't get them further south,as usual great photosflowerladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723569414963037767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-37105484015556851722013-03-20T14:30:09.017+00:002013-03-20T14:30:09.017+00:00I was going to comment and say, didn't think y...I was going to comment and say, didn't think you had many red squirrels ;-) but your last comment said this one was in Cumbria. Looks just like ours..running all over the hard snow thinking it is spring. Wait now..is it? ))) You wouldn't think so, half a foot of fresh soft snow last night. Sigh...Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-38266145427056080002013-03-20T10:58:32.573+00:002013-03-20T10:58:32.573+00:00I'm afraid that this little fella/girl wasn...I'm afraid that this little fella/girl wasn't in our garden, Jo - we just have greys. It lived in Cumbria.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-14699009733552841492013-03-20T10:33:52.825+00:002013-03-20T10:33:52.825+00:00Aww what a lovely little squirrel. We have a few a...Aww what a lovely little squirrel. We have a few about here. Not in the garden though, yet!Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-6889916798033362052013-03-20T10:16:29.855+00:002013-03-20T10:16:29.855+00:00Ii must keep its back warm, DewberryIi must keep its back warm, DewberrySue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-36078780080409607822013-03-20T10:14:25.353+00:002013-03-20T10:14:25.353+00:00I love the way it keeps its tail on the back. It&#...I love the way it keeps its tail on the back. It's a real, perfect squirrel :) Dewberry / Amanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15414491661460075503noreply@blogger.com