Howardian Local Nature Reserve Close Window ~ Grey Squirrel Sciurus caroliniensis ~ September Mr Brocklehurst introduced the Grey Squirell to Britain from its native eastern and midwestern United States in 1876 releasing the first pair in Henbury Park, Cheshire. Releases during the next 50 years have resulted in it's spread across the country largely displacing the native Red Squirrel. Howardian Local Nature Reserve Back to top