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 […]
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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. […]
The Muirhead Red Squirrel Sanctuary, Dundee
Original Author: Muirhead Red Squirrel Sanctuary Project Officer for Tayside, Ken Neil, talks about the importance of the Muirhead Red Squirrel Sanctuary, on the outskirts of Dundee. Working closely with volunteers and neighbours, they protect the red squirrel by maintaining a relatively secure breeding area, providing sanctuary from predating domestic pets and controlling other […]
The road to recovery
Original Author: Dr Mel Tonkin, Project Manager As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we have a golden opportunity to ensure that red squirrels remain an integral part of Scotland’s landscape for generations to come. There’s no quick fix to the decline of native red squirrels in Scotland, a decline which goes back 150 […]