The Forestry Commission has carried out the first ever full survey of the Red Squirrels at reserves in Cumbria. A total of 416 red squirrels were recorded during a 12-week period between May and August 2010, although individual squirrels could have been caught more than once. 75 traps were located within the reserves at Whinlatter Forest, Dodd Wood, Wythop and … [Read more...] about Red squirrel survey
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Cumbrian osprey return
The Lake District Osprey Project confirmed this week that the famous fish-eating birds of prey have returned to their nest near Bassenthwaite Lake . Staff and volunteers from the Project had been eagerly awaiting the return of the popular birds from Africa where they spend the winter months. Bill Kenmir of the Lake District Osprey Project said: “This is the ninth year we … [Read more...] about Cumbrian osprey return