I have recently discovered that 20 red squirrels, bred in captivity, have been released on to Mersea Island since 2012 as part of an East Anglian repopulation scheme. Mersea Island was chosen as a location because it has no grey squirrels (which can pass on a deadly disease to the reds). The scheme will continue to gradually introduce red squirrels to the area in the hope that they reproduce sufficiently to create a sustainable population. If you are lucky enough to spot a red squirrel at Mersea, I would love to hear about it, and especially if you are able to capture one on camera. Cudmore Grove Country Park http://www.visitparks.co.uk/places/cudmore-grove/ would be a good place to try squirrel-spotting.
Monday, 16 March 2015
Barret Homes
I recently found this article on the RSPB website which details how Barrett Homes are building a new nature-friendly, sustainable, housing development at Kingsbrook in Aylesbury Vale, in consultation with the RSPB. The site is to include 250 acres of wildlife space (about the size of 100 football pitches). It will be interesting to follow this project for building 2,450 new homes and let’s hope that other housing developers are taking note.
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