Our first blog of 2011 and the latest update on the squirrel enclosure at Whitwell Hall. Both Storm and Twizzle are hiding during this cold weather. Although Red Squirrels don't hibernate, they become noticeably less active and spend more time in the drey during the winter months.
An extension to the squirrel enclosure is under way. The holes have been dug to accept the uprights and we are waiting on getting these to continue. This will allow us to house either a second breeding pair or a batchelor group of males. The new area will be joined to the existing enclosure with an overhead ariel runway across the existing wildlife garden path. This work is being carried out by students from Reepham High School.
In the last squirrel update we introduced Xavi, the only Kitten from the summer litter. Unfortunately, Xavi died a few months after being born. Deaths in small mammals, especially young, are quite common and this is why they reproduce at a high rate.
We are hopeful of another succesful breeding year with Storm and Twizzle both doing so well.
