Local Network and Volunteering Groups Registered users may be able to join one or more private groups on the Hub, depending on your location and volunteering role. Local network groups are a great way to connect with others working to protect red squirrels in your local area. The map opposite shows all current groups, many of whom are now operating… […]
…the woods is really not that easy – an occasional chance event for most of us. It’s a lot easier if you have a thermal imaging scope, as this kit detects heat and can even ‘see’ though the vegetation, although coming in at a high price means this is not a feasible option for most of us. Reds are naturally… […]
…a more typical year. We need to gain a full picture of what is happening on the ground, and the only way to do this is by asking the public to help by reporting sightings of any grey squirrels seen north of Dunkeld.” In Tayside, the project has been undertaking grey squirrel control focused along what is known as the… […]
…in mind in order to avoid filling up your SD car with photos of moving plants and keep enough space for the wee (and not so wee) critters! This jay seems to have had bath right before his lunch! This woodpecker looks to be holding on for dear life when the camera box sways under his weight! … […]
…a partnership project led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, which monitors squirrel populations across Scotland. Project staff have confirmed this is a native red squirrel with a condition called leucism. © Chris Eddington Ann-Marie MacMaster, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Conservation Officer for Tayside said: “Leucism is a genetic condition which causes loss of hair pigmentation. It is similar to albinism… […]
…your red squirrels – try to get clear shots, ideally in a similar position such as at a feeder, with a good view of the tail as this is often the most distinctive part of the squirrel. You can compare them and create your own photographic ID chart for your local squirrels. Red squirrel on the osprey nest at Loch… […]
…summer in Scotland has elapsed, we have well and truly landed into a decidedly mixed autumn, which is looking likely to be replaced by another mild winter. This is certainly positive news, in the short term at least, for our squirrel populations, especially when coupled with an exceptional mast year. A mast year is when, for reasons still not fully… […]
…forgetful it won’t take long for them to return to your garden once food is made available again . O ut with an outbreak , people can help reduce the risk of another outbreak by keeping feeders clean, ideally with an anti-viral solution such as Virkon-S. This will also help other garden wildlife stay healthy. Sightings such as this one… […]
…plan to return for seconds. We’ve been thinking about cones because this week is National Tree Week, the UK’s largest tree celebration annually launching the start of the winter tree planting season. With a plentiful supply of one of their favourite food sources, conifer woods such as the great Scots Pine forests of north Scotland make perfect homes for red… […]
