…once again being seen on land where they had previously been rare or absent. “Red squirrels have always been a regular feature of the town of Dumfries and its surrounding areas, but they continue to be under threat. Grey squirrels are highly adapted to urban and suburban environments and have begun to colonise the town. If left unchecked Dumfries will… […]
…the blistering 14 degree sun, the team had some fun activities for families while talking about squirrels and other wildlife in the area. Both children and adults had a blast, drawing their versions of red squirrels (seen in the collage below). Our Sandy Squirrel Funpage, drawn by The Beano’s DC Thomson, kept many kids quiet, much to their parents’ delight!… […]
…crucially, no grey squirrels. Sandy: Too true Steve too true. I hear there are a good few greys in Aberdeen, but that’s a long way from here and I hear there are fewer all the time. Fancy a wee break? Steve: Great plan Sandy. I’m not sure that cup cakes are all that good for red squirrels though. I’ll take… […]
…sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, the list goes on. Basically the more varied the seeds and nuts the better. Add in some healthy stuff like apple and carrot now and again – they need their vitamins and minerals too! Get hold of a piece of deer antler and fix this to a tree. This will be nibbled away by the squirrels as… […]
…events schedule of country fairs, gardening shows, and community gala days. Rain or shine (often on the same day), the team got out there, spreading the word about red squirrel conservation and informing people on how they can take action to help red squirrels where they live. All our staff were kept on their toes, but none more so than… […]
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… […]
The seasons have changed and our walkways are now covered with leaves of orange, yellow, red and brown. Autumn is one of the best times to get playful with tree identification while there is so much to pick up and investigate. What colours and shapes can you see? Are there fruits and nuts on the ground, or still on the… […]
…potentially, work with children. Get out and make one, yourselves, the next time that there’s a big dump of snow! Please post any pictures of your snow squirrels (or their woodland friends) on our Facebook page, after you “like” it: https://www.facebook.com/SavingScotlandsRedSquirrels While you’re out there, keep an eye out for either squirrel species and record them here on our website…. […]
…be it six or sixty, the show goes on. Passing on one’s enthusiasm for a subject is never hard and the reward is huge when I can see that spark igniting and people paying attention, fired up and keen to support us. Question time is always fun and sometimes blush-making when a tricky question catches me out. A good example?… […]
…sustain their surveying and monitoring efforts well into the future. Find out more about the Red Squirrel Survival Trust, the Red Squirrel Forum for South Scotland and what this grant means for conservation within the area at https://www.rsst.org.uk/blog/2020/9/16/scottish-borders-groups-bank-national-funding . Or visit the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Network Directory to find out more about red squirrel volunteer groups near you…. […]
