…has a colourless section. The boundaries between each colour are very distinct and the hairs themselves often come to a sharp (javelin shaped) end. This is red squirrel hair. It is much finer, tapers to almost nothing, and is also quite variable in colour. The hair does, of course, have a reddish/ ginger tinge but also has white colour too…. […]
…us a good indication of whether that tetrad contains red squirrels, grey squirrels, both species, or no squirrels. Of course, in one year a feeder box may not be visited by every species in the area, but when compared over the course of many years, this landscape-scale approach to monitoring can provide a strong indication of how both species are… […]
…getting set up for the big spring survey. So what is involved exactly? And, crucially, what can you do to help? We carry out a massive survey of red and grey squirrels across Scotland each spring. We try, as much as possible, to repeat the survey in the same areas, using the same kit, at the same time of year…. […]
…American grey squirrels and much more elusive, red squirrels spend most of their time in the tree canopy. Spring time, before the leaves fully open and shield them from our gaze, can be a marvellous time for spotting squirrels. Squirrels are super active at this time with the joys of spring. Food reserves from winter are low and energy demands… […]
…and in good repair, procuring replacement boxes, bait and other materials, recruiting new volunteers, assembling volunteer survey packs, obtaining access permissions, delivering survey packs and bait and ensuring all of the volunteers are trained and prepared. At the end of April, all the samples need to be collected in – not always as straightforward as that sounds – and then… […]
…squirrel has taken off a jacket to reveal nothing underneath. If the squirrel has inflammation or lesions in the exposed skin, there is clearly an issue of disease, skin parasites – for example, mange – or allergy. However, this does not often appear to be the case. Because these squirrels are usually observed at people’s garden feeders, we are… […]
…with the Glenkens Red Squirrel Group and derive much satisfaction from the many comments I receive from people who are supportive of the Group’s work. Believe me, despite the occasional negative comment, it is worth it. Find out more about the Glenkens Red Squirrel Group by liking their Facebook Page, or visiting the Red Squirrel Forum for South Scotland website…. […]
Laura Preston, the new Scottish Borders Conservation Officer for Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, is calling on locals to help the project by reporting sightings of both red and grey squirrels online. Laura joins Community Engagement Officer Alexa Seagrave in the project’s new regional office near Newton St Boswells. They will be working with landowners and volunteers to protect… […]
…of grey squirrel control staff, landowners and local volunteers, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels has started to reverse the trend of red squirrel decline in Tayside through targeted, landscape-scale control work. Mr Eddington, who has been staying at home with his family during the lockdown, added: “I’ve never seen so many red squirrels as I have while I’ve been staying home… […]
…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… […]
