This information is vital in helping to monitor changes in squirrel behaviour and in planning conservation work.

For tips on squirrels spotting go to our Squirrel Facts page.

For how to tell the difference between reds and greys, see the Identification Guide.

If you have a photo of the squirrel you can also email it to wightsquirrels@hotmail.com – please include your name and date seen so we can link it to the form.

The Wight Squirrel Project (WSP) is committed to keeping your information secure and managing it in accordance with our legal responsibilities under privacy and data protection laws where we operate. Click here to see our Privacy Policy.

How you can help us

The easiest and most efficient way to offer financial help is to become a Friend of the Red Squirrel and set up a standing order with a donation.

We also need volunteers to help us with walks, events and delivering newsletters. Please contact us if you can help.

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Feeding Squirrels

Feeding red squirrels helps their survival and provides hours of entertainment for you.

They need a variety of food, not just peanuts. Hazelnuts, filberts, pine nuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, coconut and fruit will provide a varied and healthier diet. NEVER feed brazil nuts or fatballs!

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Squirrel Spotting

Peak activity times are dawn and dusk all year. Squirrels react to sound and movement, so stand still and keep quiet.

Where gardens back onto woods, squirrels are often fed and can be spotted as they travel to and from the garden.

Read more about best places to see red squirrels on the Island...

Support the charity and buy  a cute Wight Squirrel Project T-shirts online from
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For each t-shirt bought, Wight Squirrel Project will get £4.50 towards funding

T-shirts cost £19.00
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