squirrels

Grey Squirrels were imported in to this country from North America in the late 18^th century and early 19^th century and are found all over England and Wales.Their diet consists of nuts, birds eggs, young birds found in nests, fruit and buds on trees - and of course in urban areas the food put out for birds and sometimes squirrels.


Squirrels breed twice a year and the first litters are born February / March and the second litter in June / July. Favourite nesting sites are in nests built in trees (dreys) or in roof spaces of dwelling houses.



Damage done to roof spaces is as follows :
	Roof timbers and joists gnawed.
	Roof insulation torn up to make a nest.
	Electrical wiring chewed to the extent of it becoming a fire risk.
	Trying to drink from the cold water storage tank, falling in and drowning thus contaminating the water.