christmas idea for a boy who loves "red squirrels"

[Gunznroses]

ds is obsessed with red squirrels since finding out they are endangered. Every morning he goes hunting in our garden (which is usually full of squirrels) for a red one. Of course he's never seen one.

He is also loves "bugs" any type. Ive though of perhaps looking for a bug calendar (but decided thats too boring) i also though of buying one of those garden ornaments but a red squirrel one, saw some on ebay but they look naff. Any advice please.

What about these? www.marksandspencer.com/Red-Squirrel-Christmas-Tree-Decoration/dp/B002DVZAP4?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_1&nodeId=42966030&sr=1-1&qid=1351350878&pf_rd_r=12PJFZ818M9

The bug boxes have stuff in already for the bugs to live in - slices of bamboo in the nasty holey ones and it looks like pine cones in the other one. And you don't have to bring them in. You'd normally fix them to an outside wall or tree or shed, so they shouldn't get buried in snow. My parents have one, they're quite interesting if you like that sort of thing - and it sounds like your son does!

If you're anywhere near Norfolk there is a place just outside of Holt which is involved in a red squirrel conservation programme and have some in their gardens in large aviaries.

www.naturalsurroundings.org.uk/

Well worth a visit.