Invasive Non-Native Species Week 2025 – Behind the scenes

…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… […]

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Cally Gardens Wildlife Hide is now open!

…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… […]

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Publications

…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 […]

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SNOW DAY!

to make my own evidence for squirrel presence at my home. I made a 1.5 metre snow squirrel, which you can see here. It only took me 45 minutes and only required snow, gloves, and a stick to hold the three main body parts together in the slanting position. I may be suffering from a little bit of cabin-fever, but… […]

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Cycling for Squirrels

…motivating to have a purpose to the hard work and sore legs (Peat Inn is 200 metres above sea level – ooyah!) and if any SSRS supporters would like to push me on I have started a Just Giving page at https://www.justgiving.com/Kensredsquirrelcycle where you can donate. If you do, I’ll dedicate a mile to you on my way to Edinburgh…. […]

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Building a Volunteer Network

…enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers. These volunteers ma ke contributions at every level; from fundraising and public awareness to survey and monitoring to grey squirrel trapping and dispatch . Earlier this month, we published a new guide for these groups on how to build a volunteer network . This easy to follow guide contains everything you need to know from setting… […]

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This Year's Sightings