Squirrel facts from Argaty

Yesterday I went on a virtual walk in the hills above Skala in Cephalonia which was very satisfying, especially the goat bells and the walk leader's commentary. And today I joined a virtual squirrel watching session led by Tom at Argaty Red Kites. This too was very entertaining and also informative. I am beginning to feel quite an expert on squirrels, beavers, otters and some birds. Apparently there was pretty much a wipe-out of red squirrels in Scotland in the 1700s and they were replaced from those in England and Scandinavia - I'm sure he said 1700, although on reflection it might have been the 70s which would make more sense - unfortunately  while the live video is recorded on Facebook I cant get any sound to listen again. Anyway the interesting fact is that those squirrels indigenous to Scotland (Tartan squirrels, said Robert) have yellow tails in the summer whereas those that are non indigenous hybrids do not.
Springwatch is a delight too which is making me think I really must visit the chick coots again, probably in Maxwell Park which is a tad closer and definitely less busy than Queens Park. 
Nuthatches loving great spotted woodpecker territory so its not surprising they have established themselves in Pollok Park. Curious to know if there are any rose starlings about.
Sadly the missing parrot from Newlands is still missing.