A cuddly red squirrel. Binstead, Isle of Wight: THESE red squirrels were captured showing off their ninja skills in Binstead, Isle of Wight on November 13, 2022.Images show red squirrels jumping and stretching, flying and posing confidently for the camera as they show off their ninja skills.Red squirrels have been officially classed as Near Threatened in England due to their rapidly depleting number because of the introduction of grey squirrels from America.The grey squirrels monopolise food resources and are very competitive when it comes to co-existence. These stunning images were captured by Ian Groves (55) on a local landowner's estate with a Sony a7iii?Due to my dedicated feeding and care of them, I could get as close as six feet to them, ? said Ian?Their sharp claws make a distinctive noise on the bark and that helps me time the photograph.?They are endangered native species in the UK so to photograph them is my utmost privilege.?They have been under threat from the grey squirrels for so long now."Only a few pockets of secure area now exist in which these red squirrels can survive." mediadrumimages/IanGroves
