Publications Guidelines and Advice Priority Areas for Red Squirrel Conservation (PARCs) in South Scotland Supplementary feeding of red squirrels Red squirrel post mortems Red Squirrel-road-warning-signs-in-Scotland Red squirrel leprosy Use of Virkon for disinfecting squirrel feeders Reports Saving an Icon – DCA Final Report 2017-2022 Squirrelpox Detection in the Central Lowlands 2017-2020 2019 Spring Survey Report 2018 Spring Survey… […]
…someone on the phone, please call the Scottish Wildlife Trust reception desk on 0131 312 7765. Alternatively, you can email us at squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk. If your query is about an injured or abandoned red squirrel the best people to contact is the Scottish SPCA on 0300 099 9999. Join our mailing list to receive regular project updates and news by email…. […]
…than through competition alone. The red squirrel is both an iconic British species and also a delightful component of the Northern British woodland habitat. Many people are therefore keen to do what they can to help maintain their presence. Feeding stations for red squirrels in gardens and in woodlands are often provided to help the reds compete. In certain areas,… […]
…the squirrel as prey, or perhaps there were mice or voles in amongst the bait and out of site of the camera. Fascinating stuff either way, and presumably a pretty rare encounter! Tawny owls are well monitored in the UK and I suspect if red squirrels popped up in their diet it would be reported, simply out of interest. There… […]
…biggest aims is to build networks of volunteers in local communities, with a particular focus on our priority areas in South Scotland. With the Community Hub, each group has their own online space to share information between members and keep track of the collective impact of their efforts. To find out if there is a red squirrel network near you,… […]
…many places, red squirrels are already making a comeback. However, there is still a lot of work to do. With your help, we can continue to protect them. Volunteer Join a local group Events Sightings Seen a squirrel? We want to hear about it! All sightings are valuable, whether they’re from your back garden or the wider countryside. View Map… […]
…Himalayan balsam. What makes a successful invader? Most non-native species that go onto become invasive share several characteristics that make them successful in their new environment. They lack predators, pathogens or diseases that would keep their population numbers in check e.g. the American mink has no predators in GB They reproduce quickly, easily and in abundance e.g. giant hogweed… […]
…are asking people living within these areas to be extra vigilant. Squirrelpox is a virus carried by grey squirrels without causing them any harm. However, if spread to red squirrels the disease is deadly. Red squirrels develop wet pus-filled lesions on their faces, particularly around the eyes, nose and mouth, as well as on their paws and genitalia. They become… […]
