Squirrel

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Cairngorms, Abernathy Forest

In the heart of Scotland, in the Abernathy Forest located in Cairngorms the fantasy forest is alive with the scampering squirrel population.

The idyllic rolling hills and vast valleys encompass the open and thriving landscape. With greenery as far as the eye can see.

And it is this habitat that allows the red squirrel population to thrive.

Over 20,000 red squirrels live in Scotland alone, making it home to 75% of the population of the species.

This magnificent species, scientifically known as Sciurus Vulgaris, survive of Scotland’s bountiful country side and forestry. 

Their diet consists of seeds, buds, flowers, nuts and berries from many trees and shrubs.  They are also known to occasionally eats, fungi, insects and bird’s eggs. 

  

But no all is bliss…

The red squirrel population is not alone. The Scottish Highlands boast a wide and diverse variety of animals all in competition with the squirrels. Predators such as owls, hawks, racoons and foxes are all fierce competition for sizeable squirrels survival.

So much so that the species often reside high up in trees in a nest made from twigs, leaves and moss. This is called a dray. 

The dray may also be found in holes in trees or set against the trunk and branches.