Sprinting to the photo of the week finishing line (or is it itching intensely - what do you think?) is this stunning photo of the UK’s tuftiest mammal, the red squirrel, kindly sent in by Nature’s Home reader Lynne Donovan. Isn’t it gorgeous?
I vividly remember the first time I saw a red squirrel. Having heard and read about them for years, learning various facts and that they only live in the north, actually seeing it scamper around in a tree in the Cairngorms felt unreal. I think Lynne has perfectly captured their slightly ethereal nature – at least that’s how I think of them, being a southerner – so thanks for sending your photos in.
"Got an itch" - photo courtesy of Lynne Donovan
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May your weekend be full of nature!
Jack
The smallest of all the hirundines, these are dark brown but for a white underside divided by a distinctive brown bar across the chest. fun run 3 play online