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Will Red Squirrels become extinct in the UK?

It is impossible to say. There is no doubt that we are in severe danger of losing the last of the red squirrels still resident in their native habi...

Do squirrels drink water?

No, squirrels don’t drink a lot of water since they get most of the water that they require from their diet. Squirrels eat a lot of moist vegetable...

Do squirrels bite?

Yes, squirrels can and do bite if they feel threatened particularly during the spring and summer time when they are with their young. A squirrel ca...

How long do squirrels live for?

For a squirrel it seems that it all depends whether the squirrel makes it to her first birthday… The dangers start as soon as the squirrel is born....

Can squirrels swim?

Yes, squirrels can indeed swim. Squirrels frequently visit open water to drink during hot weather, and, in the course of their travels, will undoub...

Where do squirrels live and build their nests?

The simple answer is anywhere and everywhere, but woodland is their natural home. Woods are naturally a relatively undisturbed and stable habitat, ...

Tawny, Little and Barn Owls - A Guide

More likely to be heard rather than seen, owls become more active after dark feeding on a diet of small mammals, birds, rodents and invertebrates. ...

Pigeons - A Guide to Pigeon Birds

Introduced and bred for sport, pheasants are game birds, whereas pigeons and doves have adapted well to living alongside people, although their pre...

Magpies, Rooks, Ravens, Jackdaws, Starlings and Nightingales

Studies suggest that corvids, such as magpies, rooks and ravens, rank among the most intelligent of birds. Many display an instinctive desire to ho...

Finches - A Guide to Finches

Finches feed mainly on seeds but, by adopting different feeding strategies, they can exploit a variety of food sources without competing with each ...

How do birds mate, nest & rear chicks?

Birds vary in their nesting habits, some constructing very simple nests and others making elaborate ones. All birds reproduce by laying eggs, which...

How and why do birds sing & court?

Birdsong is a key element in courtship and pairing, and attract mates. serving to establish territory It is of particular interest to birdwatchers ...