Author: Dr Mel Tonkin A new study has confirmed that Scotland’s recovering pine martens are having a positive effect on red squirrels. Conservationists have long suspected that pine martens could help control the spread of grey squirrels in Scotland, a theory that was bolstered when research conducted in Ireland in 2014 produced very promising results. […]
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Spring into survey time
Original Author: Alexa Seagrave It’s February and preparations are well underway for the 2018 squirrel survey. Conservation Officer Alexa Seagrave explains what the survey is all about and why spring is such a great time to get outdoors and look for squirrels. Last week we published the results of our 2017 squirrel survey, with […]
How clean are your feeders?
Original Author: Gill Hatcher It’s the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend. Are your feeders filled up and ready to go? Once the fun is over, why not be a hero for nature and give them a good spring clean. You’ll be helping to keep your furry (and feathered) garden visitors happy and healthy. […]
Volunteer to help red squirrels in 2018
As 2017 comes to a close, many of us are beginning to think about what kind of year we would like the next one to be. Why not make 2018 the year you take action for your local wildlife? © Steve Gardner We couldn’t protect Scotland’s red squirrels without all the support we receive […]
A red squirrel treasure hunt
Original Author: Gill Hatcher Did you ever pick up pinecones when you were little? Maybe you still do! Here at Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels we’re always keeping one eye to the ground, because even when red squirrels are being elusive, they might be leaving clues behind. Red squirrels have surprisingly varied diets. They love […]
Local update: getting into the squirrel spirit
Original Author: Mary-Anne Collis Conservation Officer Mary-Anne Collis gives us an update on what’s been happening in Argyll, Trossachs and Stirlingshire. We’ve been very busy in the Argyll, Trossachs and Stirlingshire region this year. I’ve been on a personal mission to say hello to as many people as possible, spreading the word about submitting […]
Where have all my red squirrels gone?
Original Author: Gill Hatcher They may not be visiting our gardens as often, but autumn is one of the busiest times of year for red squirrels. It’s also the best time to get out into nature and see them in action as they prepare for the winter months ahead. What could be better on […]
Celebrate red squirrels in the National Park
Original Author: Mary-Anne Collis Did you know that next week is Red Squirrel Week? From 24 September – 1 October Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park will be celebrating one of Scotland’s favourite animals, and raising awareness of the work that’s being done to protect them. Of course we wanted in on the action! […]
Sharing the love for south Scotland’s red squirrels
Original Author: Liz Gunby Community Engagement Officer Liz Gunby reflects on her first summer inspiring community action in south Scotland, and talks about some upcoming opportunities to get involved in the project. This summer the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels team embarked upon its mission to inspire community action across the country. The holidays soon filled up with […]
The future is bright in north east Scotland
Original Author: Matt Nuttall This week we are sadly saying goodbye to Matt Nuttall, our Conservation Officer for north east Scotland. Over the past year Matt has worked tirelessly in his mission to see red squirrels return to Aberdeen, with the help of Grey Squirrel Officers and a dedicated network of volunteers. Matt […]