I went to Formby Point today in search of Red Squirrels.
I was told that if you throw out food they’ll come down to feed. That didn’t happen as the birds swarmed down and devoured the lot.
So a bit of stalking… when this happened.
The first Red Squirrel I have ever seen in the flesh, let alone photograph one.
Followed by…
And then…
Oh how beautiful! I’ve been lucky enough to see a red squirrel in the flesh, just the once, many years ago. It was quite a distance away, so no photograph unfortunately. These are fabulous shots PooBear! I bet you were chuffed to bits with them 
How beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing, PooBear!
I was and still am. That’s one thing off my bucket list.
Excellent! I didn’t know where Formby Point was. Now I do!
I didn’t know that there were Red Squirrels there. I knew them from Scotland.
Edit…
I think the Reds were a lighter shade.
Only seen reds on Isle of Wight.
Lovely photo’s PooBear, thank you.
I have never seen a red squirrel in real life. You are so lucky. 
Superb, clear, sharp pics.
I have only seen a red squirrel once whilst on holiday in Scotland. It disappeared so fast I got as far as telling my family, “look, a re …” and it was gorn.
Wonderful photos PooBear, I have never seen a red squirrel either… 
thanks for the piccie, i think you were lucky to capture it. I have been a regular visitor to Formby point over many years, its not what it used to be
I do consider myself fortunate, macy.
I did see a lot of notices saying there have been an increasing number of reports regarding Red Squirrels with Squirrel Pox and to report any such sightings.
The damned Grey Squirrel is so dominant, it really is wiping out our indigenous Reds.
I’m just glad I saw one before I died.
Wonderful I love the reds.
Being a Scots lassie…
What great photos !
Yes, there are almost shedloads of them on the Isle. V and I holidayed in a farm cottage on the IoW several years ago and woke up every morning to see about 15 of the little beauties chasing around on the grass in front of “our” cottage.
As far as greys are concerned, anyone got a high powered air rifle? 
From the OP:
Chris Packham says:
Red squirrels
While grey squirrels are common across England, their daintier red cousin is at risk of becoming extinct.
The primary threats to red squirrels are disease outbreaks – particularly squirrel pox virus, harboured by grey squirrels – and a reduction of habitat quality.
The trees they need can be easily lost to disease, while red squirrels don’t thrive in the widely planted commercial forests of Sitka spruce.
SEE THEM: Red squirrels can be spotted in Formby, Merseyside, the Isle of Wight, Brownsea Island, Snaizedale and in most of Scotland. They are active during the daytime.
A particularly good bet is the National Trust’s Borthwood Copse on the Isle of Wight.
Good for Chris … 
