Experts issue warning to homeowners with squirrels in their garden this winter
Daily MailAs Britain braces for the chill of winter, wildlife experts are urging homeowners to rethink their approach to a common garden visitor. According to Plantura, a leading wildlife website, one of the biggest challenges squirrels face in winter is food scarcity. As Britain braces for the chill of winter, wildlife experts are urging homeowners to rethink their approach to a common garden visitor: the squirrel The simplest way to boost squirrels' winter diets, Plantura suggests, is by adding suitable plants to gardens, with a focus on nut trees. The walnut tree and the common hazel are particularly prized by squirrels Similar to bird feeders, squirrel feeders can be stocked with nuts and seeds, which attract the rodents rather than winged garden visitors.
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