…larger than red squirrels (they can reach almost double their size) and have small ears with no tufts. They can often present with red colouring, which is why it’s important to consider other characteristics when spotting greys. The most definitive way to tell them apart from reds is by their distinctive white fringes or ‘halos’ around their tails which are… […]
…Coordinator Area covered: North East Scotland sarroyoarce@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Sam Hopkins Programme Support Officer Area covered: Nationwide squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Susie McNaughton Highland Line Conservation Lead Area covered: Tayside, Angus & the Mearns and Argyll, the Trossachs & Stirling smcnaughton@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Steve McKillop Lead Control Officer Area covered: South Scotland smckillop@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Molly Martin Communications & Engagement Officer Area covered: Nationwide mmartin@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk … […]
…issuing new guidance with immediate effect. Grey squirrel control volunteers (including both trap-hosts and dispatchers) Registered Scottish Wildlife Trust volunteers undertaking grey squirrel control are able to continue with this essential work, provided that existing guidance (issued on 11/06/2020) is adhered to and a Covid-19 Risk Assessment has been completed and reviewed. The Covid-19 Risk Assessment can be accessed… […]
