Redsquirrels

Cosy hideouts

How do squirrels survive the winter? Do they hibernate? The cold weather is a tough time for animals, how do they managed to stay warm? Check out our latest blog about squirrel survival strategies. This dark little red squirrel is collecting moss for a cosy bed. … read more

1st Dec 2016, by Stewart Smith - Squirrel Volunteer
Blog, Species and habitats

Beechmast and acorns everywhere

A good mast year with lots of nuts around is good news and bad news for red squirrels. Lots of food means an easier winter but it also means grey squirrels have an easy time too and will have higher breeding success the following year.

Image copyright: Ronnie Stokes … read more

26th Oct 2016, by Stewart Smith - Squirrel Volunteer
Blog, Education and community, Species and habitats

A lucky escape!

Sometimes trail cameras pick up some pretty unusual animal behaviour... … read more

12th May 2016, by Steve Willis
Video, Blog, Inspirational, Projects, Species and habitats, Volunteering

Squirrel Spring Antics

Young squirrels are making their first trips out into the woods this month. Keep your eyes open for mini-squirrels with fresh fluffy tails and let us know where you spotted them. We'd love to hear if squirrels are breeding near you! … read more

26th Apr 2016
Blog, Projects, Education and community, Species and habitats, Appeals and campaigns

Winter's Squirrels

Winter is here! What does it all mean for red squirrels? … read more

23rd Nov 2015, by Steve Willis, Project Officer North-east Scotland
Blog, Species and habitats

This year's sightings

Social media

Some conclusive evidence that pine martens are expanding their range south of the border. You can read more about the relationship between pine martens, red squirrels and grey squirrel numbers on our blog ➡️ http://bit.ly/2HCDdEI Pine marten spotted in Kielder forest for first time in 90 years
Fearsome predator was extinct in England but Scottish relatives have crossed the border and set up home in Northumberland… [read more]
This red squirrel trail in Dalbeattie Town Wood was organised by volunteers from the Solway Forests Red Squirrel Network. It runs until Saturday 18 August, so there's still time to try it out if you want to get the kids outside this weekend. photos from saving scotland's red squirrels's post
Caught red-handed... an image from one of our Aberdeenshire camera traps.
If you go down to the woods this week... You could win a prize! The Solway Forests Red Squirrel Network have organised a red squirrel trail in Dalbeattie Town Wood.