The plumage is dark brown with golden-brown on the head and nape. The feathers on the legs distinguish it from the Sea-eagle. It's prey includes rabbits, hares, rats, grouse,small lambs and carrion. The Red Squirrel in Britain is an endangered species. They live in tree hollows, or a nest built of leaves and twigs and are usually active throughout the year.
Squirrels are primarily vegetarian and are noted for their fondness of seeds and nuts.
Females bear one or more litters a year, a litter may consist of 1 to 15 young. A magnificent bird with long angular wings, also called Fish-Hawk. Lives near water, fresh or salt, where it may be seen plunging and catching fish with its claws. The nest is made of sticks and is usually on a tree or ledge. The Osprey is a scarce migrant usually to the east coast and breeds in small numbers each year in Scotland.