Original Author: Steve Willis, Project Officer Northeast Scotland Project Officer Steve enjoys a catch-up with our old friend Sandy the Squirrel. Project Officer for the Northeast, Steve Willis, went along to the Forestry Commission Scotland’s Easter Eggstravaganza at Roseisle, Moray on Easter Sunday. He caught up with our old pal Sandy the Squirrel. Steve: […]
Category: Archived Posts
It’s Showtime Folks
Original Author: Ken Neil, Tayside Project Officer Preparing for a talk in Glasgow So, off to Glasgow to deliver a talk to the Glasgow Glenmore Club. It was a last minute stand in for Mel, who was called away elsewhere, but a welcome visit to old haunts. It turns out that their meeting […]
SNOW DAY!
Original Author: Paul McDonald, Project Officer for Argyll, the Trossachs and Stirling Paul McDonald, Project Officer for Argyll, the Trossachs and Stirling, has fun in the snow. One of the advantages of my position being three days per week is that I can take advantage of the weather. Today (Tuesday March 3rd), I woke […]
Black and white or shades of grey?
Original Author: Paul McDonald, Project Officer for Argyll, the Trossachs and Stirling Paul McDonald, Project Officer for Argyll, the Trossachs and Stirling, explains the science behind grey squirrel control. I took a trip to Montreal over December and had a great old Canadian time! There was snow on the ground and the temperature […]
The life of a feeder box
Original Author: Steve Willis, Project Officer for North East Scotland Many of you will be familiar with the simple (but effective) feeder boxes we use for our surveys of red and grey squirrels – but did you know how they are made? Project Officer for North East Scotland, Steve Willis, explains all. Many […]
Feeding ‘Belinda’ the red squirrel
Original Author: Peter Trimming, supporter This fantastic video, shot by Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels supporter Peter Trimming, shows a red squirrel in south Scotland (nicknamed ‘Belinda’) taking a hazelnut from Peter’s hand. […]
Making tracks
Original Author: Emma Rawling, Project Officer for South West Scotland Winter is a fantastic time to see red squirrel tracks which are hard to see the rest of the year. Emma Rawling, Project Officer for South West Scotland, gives us her top tips for spotting red squirrel tracks. Winter is a fantastic time […]
Caught red handed!
Original Author: Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels This image of a red squirrel caught red handed in a feeder box was provided to us by photographer Katrina Martin. Have you seen a red or grey squirrel near you recently? If so, please report the sighting! […]
Who’s who? A guide to squirrel ID
Original Author: Emma Rawling, Project Officer for South West Scotland How many different red squirrels are visiting your garden, park or wood? Have you ever tried to distinguish and identify them? Well, here’s how you can – why not give it a try this winter? How many different red squirrels are visiting your […]
Scotland’s Big 5 – the red squirrel
Original Author: Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels This video formed part of Scottish Natural Heritage’s “Scotland’s Big 5” campaign, and provides a number of close up shots of red squirrels feeding. […]