A Grey Squirrel In My Garden Worcester, Worcestershire, England 24th November 2024

A grey squirrel in my garden.
Location: Tudor Way, Dines Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Videoed on Sunday, 24th November 2024
© Mike Fairman 2024
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[@RodChampers]

I’ve got about 5 dependent on me now

[@GramGramGenX-ln5sc]

It looks like a New England USA gray squirrel to me. Are these rare where you are?

[@MikeFairman]

No, they are an invasive species here & have driven out our native red squirrels. I don't think we have many reds left in England & Wales at all.

[@GramGramGenX-ln5sc]

​​@@MikeFairman Oh I'm sorry to hear that. Interestingly enough our tiny red squirrels here bully the gray squirrels. They're quite feisty, and likely to get into your attic, whereas gray squirrels stay away. We've also seen some crossbreeds here. Up in Canada there is also a black version of the gray squirrel which is stunning to see. My best advice is to use a " have a heart" trap to trap them, and turn them over to your local animal control officer. Here in America we have a lot of problems with invasive species as well. I'm afraid removing them from the environment is the only way to solve the problem. Some of them are so numerous and invasive, there is nothing to be done. Good luck to you! If nothing else, gray squirrels are quite friendly and make good pets. So that's something. It's not like it's an alligator sitting outside your door, ready to rip your face off, or a cane toad, Or worse. 😮