The Red Squirrels need your help

Formby is one of the best places in England to see Red Squirrels

The Great North Squirrel Quest is asking people living in Sefton to note details of any squirrels they spot throughout October.

The survey, run by Save Our Squirrels, is logging sightings of red and grey squirrels across Northern England.

The pinewood area of Formby is one of the few remaining places in the UK where red squirrels survive.

The survey will show if attempts to lower the number of greys is allowing red squirrels move into new areas.

The quest is looking for as many people as possible to take part and log any sightings on a survey form.

The spread of grey squirrels has almost eradicated the native red in the UK.

The report A Review of Red Squirrel Conservation Activity in Northern England confirms that local initiatives have played a vital role in sustaining the red squirrels.

In recent years grey squirrels have been culled in large numbers in the areas where reds still exist.

For more information and details on how you can take part in the quest visit the Great North Squirrel Quest website.