Activities

…colouring in? Download the printable PDF: DOWNLOAD Play with pattern Use colour to bring this red squirrel to life! Download the printable PDF: DOWNLOAD   Sightings Seen a squirrel? We want to hear about it! All sightings are valuable, whether they’re from your back garden or the wider countryside. Report a sighting Become a super squirrel spotter! Download our kids… […]

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Community Hub FAQs

…provide more detailed help: Sign up videos Hub user guide Grey control – you need to have been invited to this group by SSRS staff Survey – you need to have been invited to this group by SSRS staff Further resources If you still have problems, contact squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk or your Hub Admin if you are part of a Volunteer Network…. […]

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All things invasive with the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative

…because they thrive in the new environment into which they’ve been introduced and, in doing so, impact on and disrupt the delicate balance of that natural ecosystem. Their impacts can be large and obvious, like the presence of a stand of Japanese knotweed, or subtle like the reduction in invertebrate biodiversity in a river when the banks are dominated by… […]

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A lucky escape!

…of bait out in the hope of a few squirrels or maybe even a marten. The very first thing to find the bait was a marten! Then by day there were heaps of squirrels. See this link for a cool video of what is known, technically speaking, as a scurry of squirrels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rik6pGV0KlI All very nice, but imagine Gus’ surprise… […]

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Reports of suspected squirrelpox near Cardrona

…while there is no evidence that squirrelpox can cause any harm to humans, sensible hygienic precautions should be undertaken when approaching any dead or sick wild animal. A poster with information on the symptoms of squirrelpox and the actions that people can take locally has been created for those living in or near Cardrona. This can be downloaded to share… […]

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Community Hub

…local red squirrel network to connect with others in their area. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels volunteers can also use the Hub to access additional resources as well as submit and view data online. WATCH THE HUB USER VIDEO GUIDES DOWNLOAD THE HUB USER GUIDE PDF HUB FAQS   Join the Hub Not yet a member? Anyone can register to create… […]

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This Year's Sightings