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Red squirrels can be seen in wooded areas throughout the North of England, Western Wales and in many parts of Scotland.  They are also found on Angelsey, the Isle of Wight, Brownsea Island and in Thetford Forest in Norfolk.  Click here to find some of our top places to see red squirrels.

If you are walking in woods in these areas keep your eyes peeled for both red and grey squirrels.  It is quite easy to tell them apart - but don't rely on the coat colour.  The reds are considerably smaller and often have long tufts to their ears.  Greys always have small, rounded ears and have white hairs along the edge of the tail, giving the tail a halo. 

If you see a squirrel, please tell us.  Your sightings are very valuable in monitoring the up-to-date locations of red squirrels and the spread of grey squirrels.

There are many other ways you can get invovled in red squirrel conservation:-

• Become a Squirrel Volunteer
• Join Friends of the Red Squirrel
• Come to an event
• Join or set up a local Save our Squirrels Group
• Make your garden red squirrel friendly

Other parts of this website give you more information about red squirrel ecology and behaviour, the grey/red debate, conservation issues and the work of SoS.