…grey squirrels from crossing the highland line and reaching the areas where the UK’s core red squirrel population resides. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels has received a rise in squirrel sightings since the start of the lockdown, as people have more time to watch and record the wildlife they see. Ann-Marie adds: “I have noticed a definite increase in the number… […]
…need to walk for hours into the depths of the largest forest ever, but do try to find a more secluded part of the forest, somewhere with fewer dog walkers and cyclists and horseback riders, just get that little bit further away from people in general. Once you find somewhere that’s a little off the beaten track, you’ll increase your… […]
…happening across Scotland and beyond; and to look ahead to a future of working together to protect one of Scotland’s most iconic species. All the presentations and Q&A sessions are now available to watch again on YouTube, including our fantastic film ‘The People Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, created by Keildih Ewan. YOUTUBE PLAYLIST FRIDAY 3 DECEMBER Session… […]
…populations. Dr. Stephanie Johnstone, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Conservation Officer for the region said: “People in many parts of Dumfries & Galloway are fortunate to be living so close to red squirrels, and are very used to having them around. Places like Gatehouse of Fleet, New Galloway and New Abbey are havens for red squirrels, yet our current sightings map… […]
…the Gatehouse Gala event at Cream o’Galloway, the Stewartry Show in Castle Douglas and the Kirkcudbright Country Fair. Community involvement, and indeed ownership, of this campaign is the only answer for now. Peter accepts a £500 cheque for Gatehouse Squirrel Group, thanks to Cream o’Galloway’s container recycling scheme For more information on getting involved with Gatehouse Squirrel Group, email gatehousesquirrels@gmail.com… […]
…year to gain a better understanding of which areas are inhabited by red and grey squirrels, and any population changes that occur with both species. I spent the day with Val, a volunteer in Southern Scotland, and she kindly took me to two different sites that she monitors every two weeks during the survey period. It was lovely to meet… […]
…forgetful it won’t take long for them to return to your garden once food is made available again . O ut with an outbreak , people can help reduce the risk of another outbreak by keeping feeders clean, ideally with an anti-viral solution such as Virkon-S. This will also help other garden wildlife stay healthy. Sightings such as this one… […]
…its aims and how new volunteers can become involved. In this time, we have also appeared in the local newspaper: Gateway (circulation 66,000) around the Wigtown and Newton Stewart area. On the monitoring side of our group; a trusty band of volunteers (including myself) have been out taking hair samples from feeder boxes to ascertain the numbers of Reds and… […]
