…their branch, test their balance, and begin to investigate the world. Around now they also start trying solid food, the first step to becoming fully weaned by 10 weeks. Kits are initially darker than adults but by twelve weeks their coat colour is approaching the adult shade. Littermates tend to stick together and are likely to still be occupying the… […]
…month. However, we are asking Fife residents to remain vigilant and to do the following: Report all sightings of both grey and red squirrels: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sightings/ Clean wildlife feeders regularly with an anti-viral disinfectant such as Virkon S: https://bit.ly/3tOHr9X Send any dead red squirrel carcasses found for post-mortem: https://bit.ly/4aI8RP1 Email photos of any sick red squirrels seen to squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk In the… […]
…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… […]
…the correct spot. Some features, such as small wooded areas, might be hard to find. If you are struggling with this you can first go to Grid Reference Finder UK, find your location using the satellite image, and copy over the grid reference to the hub. Using Grid Reference Finder to make sure the pin on the Hub is in… […]
…By joining the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels team as the North East Eradication Coordinator, I’m looking forward to bringing my experience to this new role and helping to protect Scotland’s adorable red squirrels!” Contact: sarroyoarce@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Our team continue to work hard across the North East region as well as the rest of our priority areas across Scotland. Check in on… […]
