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Martin Aaron Martin Aaron | 10:25 UK time, Monday, 5 July 2010

The red squirrels at Plas Newydd, Anglesey received a royal visit last week when Prince Charles popped in.

The prince was there to see for himself just how successful the re-introduction project had been in the the woodland surrounding the historic house.

Prince Charles during his visit - image courtesy of the National Trust:
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Six squirrels were brought to Plas Newydd (a former stronghold for the species) in October 2008 and held in woodland enclosures for a few weeks, before being released into the woods over the winter.

A red squirrel - image courtesy of the National Trust:
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They bred successfully and the squirrels can now be found throughout the estate. Some have even to recolonise Gwynedd.

The mixed deciduous woodland has a high canopy and great arching boughs - perfect habitat for red squirrels.

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