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Grey Squirrels are often referred to as tree rats, which I feel is a shame. I understand that they have all but displaced the Red Squirrel in most parts of the UK. For me though, watching a family of Grey Squirrels chasing around the tree-tops is a fantastic sight. Their agility is breathtaking as they leap from tree to tree. This one was having a slow start to the day. He was sun bathing and seemed very reluctant to move.

Last summer, when I was still living in London, I counted 97 of them as I took our dog on a three mile walk!