…grey squirrel control for us. However, there’s still a long way to go before grey squirrel trapping will be unnecessary. It could take several decades for pine martens to return to the populations densities that would make this method of grey squirrel control fully effective. If we stop the work we are doing now, there won’t be red squirrels left… […]
…to see this- watch it right to the end! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZXZfnzXA4E This footage was caught just after 6am in early May. It clearly shows a tawny owl swoop in and land on the tree just above where the squirrel was. Amazing! Now what we don’t know is what the tawny owl was up to. It may well have been sizing up… […]
…or Conservation Officer. With the potential loss of spring survey data, squirrel sightings will be more important than ever. So if you are outside to exercise and you happen to see a red or grey squirrel, you can still help by reporting it online. Thank you for all the incredible work you are doing to protect Scotland’s red squirrels. … […]
…work on eight Priority Areas for Red Squirrel Conservation (PARCs). Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels will be able to significantly increase our investment in communities, to create networks of local people who are able to make an important ecological impact by monitoring squirrel numbers and trapping greys that would otherwise oust local red squirrels, making them more resilient to changes and… […]
…area to please remove wildlife feeders from your gardens in order to avoid spreading the disease to healthy red squirrels visiting the feeders. Squirrelpox is a virus carried by grey squirrels without causing them any harm. However, if spread to red squirrels the disease is deadly. Feeding stations can encourage both species to come into close contact and increase the… […]
Welcome to the Community Hub Community action is the key to the long-term survival of Scotland’s red squirrels. The Hub is a space for our supporters and volunteers to keep up to date with the project and connect with like-minded people working to protect local red squirrel populations. Registered users can keep track of their squirrel sightings, and join a… […]
…squirrels don’t successfully rear young or fail to produce a 2nd brood. All this helps the invading grey squirrel get an advantage. Keep your eyes open for fresh young squirrels out in the woods before they disappear among the leaves. Make sure you report any sightings too, especially young squirrels. We’d love to know if they are breeding near you!… […]
…what you up to today? Sandy: I’m here in sunny Moray to help you guys at Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels raise awareness about the project and meet as many folk as I can! We red squirrels appreciate your efforts. Steve: Thanks for the help Sandy, you’re always popular. Moray’s a great place for red squirrels- loads of conifer woodland and,… […]
…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… […]
