Red squirrels having fun.

Families of red squirrels have been frequent visitors to the feeders outside Aspenwood Cottage. This one was at the nut feeder as we drove up last Saturday and it stayed there for some time, even when we threw open the lounge windows opposite the fence where the feeders are attached. The ear tufts are quite something and their tiny, but very useful claws, are exquisite. There is always a supply of peanuts and sunflower hearts in the laundry shed at the rear of the cottage in case the feeders need filling up. The 'Bookmark a Squirrel' project has been very useful in providing towards the funds for their never ending supply of peanuts.
They also come to visit us at Lower Birchwood House below Aspenwood and they are great fun to watch especially when the youngsters playing together.