European Squirrels

Dave R · #1 (**permalink**) 26-07-2011, 07:00 PM

Hi, Does anyone know what species of squirrel would be found in Croatia. Saw one on holiday that from brief sighting looked like a Red apart from the fact it was Black. I think that Greys and Reds have a black form but can't find anything on species distribution.

mbaldw · #2 (**permalink**) 26-07-2011, 07:21 PM

Red squirrels are certainly found in Croatia, Dave, so there's a good chance you saw a melanistic one on your travels. To the best of my knowledge, Greys aren't found in that country. WikiPedia has a List of Croatian Mammals and the only sciurid listed is the Red squirrel.

Cheers,
Marc.

Dave R · #3 (**permalink**) 26-07-2011, 09:26 PM

Thanks, One of my ambitions to see a Red Squirrel, not quite how I imagined it lol

mbaldw · #4 (**permalink**) 26-07-2011, 09:31 PM

I've never seen (but would love to see) a melanistic Red squirrel, but I've seen a few 'normal' coloured ones. Where abouts are you based? There are quite a few reliable spots to see them in the UK.

Cheers,
Marc.

Dave R · #5 (**permalink**) 27-07-2011, 07:10 PM

Lincolnshire. None in vicinity, need to take a holiday near Kielder Forest or somewhere I guess

mbaldw · #6 (**permalink**) 27-07-2011, 08:45 PM

Yes, wrong side of the country unfortunately. If you plan a visit south (Hampshire), let me know and I can offer some suggestions of good places to see Reds on the Isle of Wight.

Cheers,
Marc.