…Officer Area covered: Argyll, the Trossachs & Stirling squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Victoria Chanin Project Officer Area covered: Scottish Borders vchanin@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk ssrssouth@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Steve McKillop & Andrew Hodgkinson Project Officers (job share) Area covered: South West Scotland smckillop@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk & ahodgkinson@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk ssrssouth@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Katie Berry Communications & Engagement Officer Area covered: Nationwide kberry@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Tom Lewis Project Data Support Officer Area covered: Nationwide tlewis@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk … […]
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…squirrel our advice is to contact the SSPCA directly. If the squirrel appears to be diseased then also contact your local Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Project Officer as soon as you can. Rusty is now with the SSPCA and we will try and update you on his progress! HUGE thanks to Dawn and Terry for their amazing efforts and dedication!!!… […]
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Original Author: Gill Hatcher It’s the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend. Are your feeders filled up and ready to go? Once the fun is over, why not be a hero for nature and give them a good spring clean. You’ll be helping to keep your furry (and feathered) garden visitors happy and healthy. © Philip Bird The RSPB… […]
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…strong virucidal treatment of the area is essential. Virkon ®S has been used on cruise ships for norovirus infections and in farms with foot and mouth outbreaks, and is now proven effective against squirrelpox, the various squirrel bacteria and Squirrel Adenovirus infections which are less common but equally significant. Disinfecting Feeder Boxes © Cameron Singh-Johnstone Virkon ®S comes… […]
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…between Palnackie and Carsethorn back in May. Squirrelpox is a fatal disease which red squirrels have no immunity against. The symptoms are very distinctive, with lesions and sores forming around the squirrel’s face preventing them from being able to eat and drink as well as limiting their mobility. Although squirrelpox is commonly spread by grey squirrels that carry the disease… […]
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…Seddon SSPCA Rusty at his bright-eyed and bushy-tailed best! This is taken in the outdoor pen where Rusty had lots of room to climb, build strength and get used to the outdoor environment. He also had other red squirrels for company. Natural features in the pen help the squirrels build strength and prepares them for life in the forest. Photo:… […]
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…is a great way for us to conduct supplementary monitoring for red and grey squirrels between the surveys and in some cases this has proven very useful, like when species are recorded in a woodland where we have never recorded them before. I have to say the most exciting moment was back in November, when I caught a pine marten… […]
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Original Author: Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels This video formed part of Scottish Natural Heritage’s “Scotland’s Big 5” campaign, and provides a number of close up shots of red squirrels feeding…. […]
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Original Author: Peter Trimming, supporter This fantastic video, shot by Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels supporter Peter Trimming, shows a red squirrel in south Scotland (nicknamed ‘Belinda’) taking a hazelnut from Peter’s hand. … […]
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Where to see Red Squirrels Scotland is home to around 75% of the UK red squirrel population, meaning you stand a better chance of seeing them here than almost anywhere else in the country. The map highlights just some of the locations where you can see red squirrels. If you are lucky enough to spot one, please remember to submit… […]
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