Cheeky little chap isn't he, but if he gets into your roof space he will cause mayhem. The grey squirrel is larger than the red, usually about 10 inches long with a large bushy tail 8 inches long. In winter the coat is pale grey with longer fur than in summer. Occasionally black individuals turn up. Greys began appearing in the countryside between 1876 and 1929, having been released deliberately or accidentally from a number of centres, especially London Zoo and Woburn Park in Bedfordshire. They have now invaded every county of England, except for much of East Anglia and Cornwall, and are established in central Scotland and central Ireland. So far the greys have not reached the Isle of Wight.

Reproduction:
December to January and then again May to June.
The litter size can be 1-5
She can have 1-2 litters per year.
The life span of the female is between 4-6 years.
The life span of the male is between 2-3 years.
Mortality rate is about 75% per annum.

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