A Scurry of Squirrels: Nurturing The Wild

Polly Pullar has had a lifelong passion for red squirrels and has hand-reared many orphan kits. She shares her experiences and love for these creatures in her book, exploring how our perceptions have changed and how we are racing against time to ensure their long-term survival. Her efforts on her Perthshire farm have resulted in spectacular results, with numerous squirrels and other animals visiting her wild farm daily.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Birlinn General

Polly Pullar has had a lifelong fascination with red squirrels, having nurtured a deep connection with these captivating creatures since her childhood. As a dedicated wildlife rehabilitator, Polly has intimately experienced the lives of these squirrels, nurturing numerous orphan kits until they are ready to be released back into the wild. Through her experiences, Polly delves into the evolution of our perceptions of red squirrels, which were once heavily persecuted until the 1960s. Today, these adorable mammals have earned the status of one of the nation's most cherished creatures. However, we face a pressing challenge to ensure their long-term survival in an ever-changing world.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Polly's Perthshire farm, where she tirelessly works to foster a thriving ecosystem for wildlife of all kinds, Polly highlights the remarkable resilience of nature when given the opportunity to thrive. Over the course of just two decades, Polly's unwavering dedication has yielded spectacular results. Her wild farm attracts a daily influx of squirrels and other animals, testament to the positive impact her efforts have had on the local ecosystem.

Weight: 243g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781780277752
Edition number: New in B-Paperback