Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
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Details for Snaizeholme Red Squirrel Trail
Snaizeholme Red Squirrel Trail is a nature reserve dedicated to preserving the rare red squirrel. A special viewing area has been set up to allow visitors to observe these delightful creatures in their natural habitat without disturbing them.
The Red Squirrel is the only native species of squirrel in the country, but it is now under serious threat from the larger Grey Squirrel, introduced from North America in the late 1800s. Not only does the Grey Squirrel out-compete its red cousin for food, but it also carries the squirrel pox virus – greys are immune but it can be fatal to reds.
In order to protect the remaining Red Squirrel populations, 16 woodland areas in the north of England have been designated as Red Squirrel Reserve Woodlands. These are areas are where Red Squirrels have the best chance of long term survival.
The Snaizeholme Red Squirrel viewing area lies in the heart of the Widdale Red Squirrel Reserve. Although coniferous woodland is ideal habitat for the squirrels, they can be difficult to see in such densely planted woodlands. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has been working with the local landowner, Hugh Kemp, to create a Red Squirrel viewing area for the public.
The viewpoint and surrounding woodland offer an excellent chance of getting superb views of the squirrels as they visit a feeder in a woodland clearing. With luck you may also see Roe Deer, along with a variety of woodland birds such as Siskin, Lesser Redpoll and perhaps even a common Crossbill.
Access and facilities: The viewpoint can be reached by following the Snaizeholme Red Squirrel trail, a 9.5 mile (15km) self-guided linear walk,...
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