Welcome to the website of the Westmorland Red Squirrel Society. We are a group of local volunteers who share an interest in the conservation of our native red squirrels in the South Cumbria area.

We aim to raise awareness about the threats to the red squirrels’ survival and to work with our members, the local community and other groups towards eliminating those threats wherever possible, so ensuring that the sight of our charming red squirrels can be enjoyed by future generations of Cumbrians and visitors alike.

Grizedale Project

WRSS has been awarded a 'Your Heritage' grant for 2 years of red squirrel conservation in the Grizedale Forest area.

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Red sightings photo gallery

If you are lucky enough to get a photo of a red squirrel, we'd be very happy to include it in our red sightings photo gallery. See>>

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Report your sightings

Whether you are out walking, or if you see red or grey squirrels in your garden, we are very interested to hear about it. We rely on your information to help us monitor our squirrel populations.

You can report your sightings using the online sightings form>> on our Sightings page.

All red sightings reported will be shown on our WRSS 2012 Red Sightings Map opposite, along with the grid reference and date of last sighting for that location. No personal details of those reporting the sightings will be shown.

It is recommended to view the larger map and then return to our site using your browser back button. You will then see a list of all the sightings with a date and grid reference for each. If you select the satellite or earth view for the map and zoom in, you can almost see the squirrels!

We really appreciate your help by reporting your sightings - thank you!

New RSST awards announced

Congratulations, Jackie!

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Under threat

Red squirrels are at risk from squirrel pox virus.

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Join us

Find out about becoming a member and other ways you can support us and make a difference. Read more>>

WRSS charity boxes

WRSS now has charity collection boxes. If you know of a local business that will host a box, please contact us>>

Local businesses

We are very grateful for the support we receive from local businesses through donations and corporate membership.

If your organisation would like to support us in any way, please contact us>>

Landowners

If you are a local landowner interested in helping to conserve our red squirrel population, we would like to hear from you.

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Our area

WRSS is one of several red squirrel groups operating in Cumbria.

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