🌲 Red squirrels have been "thriving" after they were reintroduced to an island community more than a decade ago

In 2012, residents started a scheme to reintroduce #RedSquirrels to #MerseaIsland, #Essex, and 27 were released

It is estimated there are now between 50 and 100 red squirrels

David and Anne Scott said #squirrels had been visiting their garden for about seven years and thought "the population has thrived"

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-68567140 #Environment #News

Oyster shells, big skies and still waters at Mersea Island

#SilentSunday #Beach #Beachcombing #Shells #Coast #Nature #NaturePhotography #Sea #Seascape #Peace #MerseaIsland #Essex #Estuary #Dimanche #Sonntag

Mersea Island beach #photography #photo #beach #coast #Essex #water #sea #walkers #people #merseaisland

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