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Often shy and elusive, and usually creating great excitement when they show up; many of our native mammals visit our gardens. Here are pictures of some of them.
Pictures
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The roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) is one species of mammal that is on the increase throughout the country. It's increasingly likely to bee seen in the garden - especially those that are adjacent to open countryside.
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The hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus): one of the most familiar and well-loved garden mammals.
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Grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis): some people love 'em and others hate 'em! They can be a nuisance in the garden, damaging trees and taking food meant for the birds, but they are a bit of a loveable rouge. | | Click to enlarge | |
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Terrific close-up shot of a grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis).
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An increasingly frequent visitor to gardens, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is welcomed by most wildlife gardeners with open arms.
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The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is a very agile animal and is frequently encountered on shed roofs in gardens.
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