…each tetrad and so many tetrads covering Scotland: together they reduce the uncertainty and build a picture of what’s really going on out there. Obviously some or all of the tetrads fall on land that is not publicly owned so two days before visiting I call the landowners to give them due warning of my visit. The landowners I deal… […]
…the Telephone Preference Service, and you have given us your telephone number). ii) Opt-in consent This is where you have given us express permission to contact you by particular communication channels. We use opt-in consent to send you the information listed above by post, email, text message (SMS) or telephone (if you are registered with the Telephone Preference Service) iii)… […]
Welcome to the brand new Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels website! Please have a look around. Like before, the site is the place to find out about the latest project news, get in touch with the team and of course report your squirrel sightings. However it’s much more than that – scottishsquirrels.org.uk is now home to the Saving Scotland’s… […]
…able to go to the loo by himself and was pretty clean, weeing in one spot. Red squirrel kittens will spend much of their first few weeks sleeping in a cosy drey. To re-create the same conditions Dawn and Terry wrapped him a fleece hat. Note the ‘hot water bottle’- a rubber glove filled with warm water! Now, at about… […]
…are a member of a community group, wildlife organisation or visitor attraction in Scotland you could help us spread the word or even host your own Great Scottish Squirrel Survey event. You can find out more in our campaign toolkit and contact us to discuss. Campaign toolkit Campaign poster Campaign leaflet Event poster templates Event social media template … […]
…the last year. We have been blown away by the enthusiasm and commitment that volunteers have shown throughout this difficult time. Creativity is one thing that certainly hasn’t been restricted, as we’ve witnessed Red Squirrel Network Groups adapt and rise to the challenge – from producing calendars for raising funds, to engaging with local schools and sharing educational activities online…. […]
…any wildlife feeding stations. We also ask that people across the Solway Coast please ensure that all garden feeding stations are regularly cleaned with an anti-viral solution such as Virkon S, which is available to purchase online in tablet and powder form. If you see a sick red squirrel, either in your garden, or while outdoors exercising, please contact squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk…. […]
…at scottishsquirrels.org.uk.” 2020’s Great Scottish Squirrel Survey was a record-breaking year, with 3160 squirrel sightings reported in just one week. Sightings help SSRS create a picture of the situation on the ground, and directly contribute to red squirrel conservation action. This year’s Great Scottish Squirrel Survey is all the more important because Covid-19 lockdown restrictions forced the cancellation of the… […]
