The best time to see red squirrels at Formby is:
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🕓 Early morning or late afternoon, especially on calm, dry days.
Red squirrels are most active when it’s quiet, cool, and less crowded—usually:
- Around sunrise (7–9 AM)
- Late afternoon (after 4 PM, depending on season)
🗓️ Best Season
🍂 Autumn (September–November) – Top time to visit
- Squirrels are busy gathering food, and more likely to be seen on the ground or dashing through the undergrowth.
- Fewer leaves on trees = better visibility.
🌼 Spring (March–May) – Also excellent
- Squirrels are active after winter and may be spotted chasing each other during mating season.
- You’ll often see them visiting feeders and scurrying through the pine canopy.
❄️ Winter – Still possible, but they’re quieter and more reserved.
📍 Where to Spot Them at Formby
- Red Squirrel Trail near the Victoria Road National Trust car park
- Around pinewoods and feeders (especially just behind the visitor information hut)
- Stick to quiet woodland paths and keep noise low for better chances
🧺 Pro Tip:
- Bring binoculars and a quiet attitude 😉
- If you’re patient, you may even see them on the ground gathering cones or posing photogenically on tree stumps!