…the lucky few, red squirrels are the norm. Especially in gardens where they know they’ll find a ready food supply. In our red squirrel feeding guide, we recommend only supplying small amounts of food at irregular intervals, to prevent squirrels developing a dependency on supplementary food. Even so, with our busy lives, it’s not always easy to remember, and keeping… […]
…the Highland Boundary Fault Line. It also shows that concerted work in Aberdeen has been very successful, with reds returning and grey numbers significantly decreasing in the city. In South Scotland a mix of the two species remains, but volunteers are working hard to keep numbers of grey squirrels low in this region. Nicole Still, Programme Manager for Saving Scotland’s… […]
…playing a vital role in efforts to keep grey squirrel numbers low in target areas. In response to the increased threat of grey squirrels in the Nith Valley we are working with local landowners who are rallying to the cause to protect their red squirrels.” Squirrel populations are surveyed using feeder boxes placed in the same areas of woodland each… […]
…phase will bring about some changes to the SSRS team, and we’re waving goodbye to several colleagues. You can find out who to contact for your region on our contacts page. Want to join the team? We have several vacancies with closing dates in April, apply via the Scottish Wildlife Trust here. Whilst we are delighted to have had over… […]
