Grey Squirrels
The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s, an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, also damaging to woodlands and contributing to the decline of the red squirrel
Grey squirrels are not a native species to the British Isles
Grey squirrels are active during the day and spend a lot of time on the ground searching for food especially in winter.
Introduced from the USA between 1876-1929
Scientific name: Sciurus carolinensis.
Gray squirrel is one of more than 200 species of squirrels living all around.
