…a feeder, right next to the truck door. A couple of steps and job sorted, dead easy. The problem is, I had to make a detour of approximately 18 miles each way due to a locked gate! For another survey site I clocked up five miles of walking and that was after using my truck as much as possible (I… […]
…more common occurrence, and we wouldn’t be able to implement such a swift and effective response. Together, we can ensure red squirrels will always have a home in Dumfries and Galloway. Things you can do to help protect red squirrels Do not install feeder boxes in public forests Clean your garden wildlife feeders regularly with an anti-viral solution such… […]
…in Dumfries & Galloway, the sightings map does not tell the full story. The region is home to a significant population of red squirrels, but numbers have fallen rapidly in recent decades, as non-native grey squirrels have moved into their territory. Grey squirrels out-compete red squirrels for food and shelter. They also carry squirrelpox, a virus that doesn’t harm them… […]
…has teamed up with various partner organisations in and around the National Park to bring you a week of red squirrel-themed guided walks, talks and family activities. The National Park still has a strong population of red squirrels and is a great place to get out and see them for yourself. Autumn is a particularly special time, as red squirrels… […]
…of non-native grey squirrels. Grey squirrels, which were introduced to Britain from North America in the 19th Century, out-compete red squirrels for resources, and can also carry squirrelpox, a virus that doesn’t harm them but is deadly to reds. Previous survey results have indicated that red squirrel populations in the project’s focal areas had stabilised, a sign that with continued… […]
…supporting staff through sourcing and purchase of equipment, booking and administration of a programme of events and volunteer training across all project regions and ensuring that project staff are supported in a variety of administration, financial, and reporting tasks. APPLY NOW Grey Squirrel Officer (Seasonal) Location: Home-based within east Angus (Forfar–Montrose area) Region: Tayside Contract: Fixed term Jan-July 2020,… […]
