This appears to be an American Eastern Grey whose presence in England I understand is an issue of controversy. I have them in my yard in Seattle and enjoy them despite them being east coast transplants. Here is a native Washington squirrel: https://www.flickr.com/photos/143137002@N06/33565007373/in/dateposted-public/
It is indeed an American grey squirrel. I’ve never seen a red squirrel in the UK alive, though I’ve been with people who did (I didn’t look fast enough). I’ve seen reds in France.
Counterpoint (blown up from a photo taken in GWU a couple of weeks ago with my Pixel 2 – when Something Has Gone Wrong and you realize that a squirrel is a rat with pretensions).
My daughter (studying in Bristol) has become very friendly with these squirrels. They seem to get very well fed. She took me to see them a few days back along with a large bag of nuts. They are happy to take from your hand.
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Atticus Dogsbody 04.01.18 at 9:53 am
Flat out looks like a Brandon.
Alan White 04.01.18 at 5:42 pm
Great picture for the start of Spring–except two days from now where I am the squirrel will sit in about 8 inches of snow!
Dr. Hilarius 04.01.18 at 7:17 pm
This appears to be an American Eastern Grey whose presence in England I understand is an issue of controversy. I have them in my yard in Seattle and enjoy them despite them being east coast transplants. Here is a native Washington squirrel: https://www.flickr.com/photos/143137002@N06/33565007373/in/dateposted-public/
Ingrid Robeyns 04.01.18 at 7:28 pm
Since it’s April 1st, we must assume you photoshopped that squirrel into the picture! Or how else can you fool us?
JRLRC 04.01.18 at 7:34 pm
Lovely.
Chris Bertram 04.01.18 at 7:50 pm
It is indeed an American grey squirrel. I’ve never seen a red squirrel in the UK alive, though I’ve been with people who did (I didn’t look fast enough). I’ve seen reds in France.
steven t johnson 04.01.18 at 9:33 pm
The scientific name of this species is Arboreus rattus.
Henry 04.01.18 at 10:59 pm
Counterpoint (blown up from a photo taken in GWU a couple of weeks ago with my Pixel 2 – when Something Has Gone Wrong and you realize that a squirrel is a rat with pretensions).
LFC 04.02.18 at 12:50 am
HF @8
good photo. Not a particular fan of squirrels, but I feel a little sorry for this one.
Paul 04.03.18 at 9:49 am
My daughter (studying in Bristol) has become very friendly with these squirrels. They seem to get very well fed. She took me to see them a few days back along with a large bag of nuts. They are happy to take from your hand.
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