…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… […]
…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… […]
…right, there is a gate through the dyke and a path up to the hide. Inside there are identification charts, a white board for recording your records, and even cushions to make your stay more comfortable! This is a lovely place to patiently spend some quiet time and just see what comes along. Peter Garson Gatehouse Squirrel Group Download… […]
…Survey Report 2018 Spring Survey Report 2017 Spring Survey Report 2016 Spring Survey Report 2015 Spring Survey Report 2014 Spring Survey Report 2013 Spring Survey Report 2012 Spring Survey Report Stakeholders 2017-22 Developing Community Action Stakeholder Toolkit 2024 Great Scottish Squirrel Survey Campaign Toolkit 2021 Squirrelpox Action in the Central Lowlands Toolkit External Publications NatureScot: Scottish Strategy for… […]
…sightings page on our website. Our reaction starts with trying to find out more information and evidence of any grey squirrel presence. This can include working with the community for further support and using trail cameras for monitoring. If a grey squirrel is detected, we then move on to trapping. What are some of the challenges you face? As this… […]
