SQUIRREL

15th February 2024

Photo Credit: DaveHudsonPhotography (Getty Images), CANVA

QUOTATION

I have a venturous fairy that shall seek

The squirrel’s hoard and fetch thee new nuts.

TITANIA: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act 4, Scene 1

SQUIRREL (Red Squirrel: Sciurus vulgaris)

Squirrels only a few times in Shakespeare, twice in connection with fairies.

Red Squirrels are the native species to the UK but they have declined dramatically in recent years and are assessed as Endangered in the UK. Several organisations are working to conserve Red Squirrel populations.

More Information

British Red Squirrel: Visit Site

Folger Shakespeare Species: Search Shakespeare’s Works

Red Squirrel Survival Trust: Visit Site

Wildlife Trusts: Red Squirrel