…freely giving their time to protect red squirrels. They work with passion, enthusiasm and commitment, and have a massive amount of knowledge which they willingly share. For me, this demonstrates a key point for learning and how we can further our knowledge and skills base, even in an area which is new to us. Engaging children in red squirrel conservation… […]
Welcome to the brand new Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels website! Please have a look around. Like before, the site is the place to find out about the latest project news, get in touch with the team and of course report your squirrel sightings. However it’s much more than that – scottishsquirrels.org.uk is now home to the Saving Scotland’s… […]
…grey squirrels from crossing the highland line and reaching the areas where the UK’s core red squirrel population resides. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels has received a rise in squirrel sightings since the start of the lockdown, as people have more time to watch and record the wildlife they see. Ann-Marie adds: “I have noticed a definite increase in the number… […]
…You can now reach the Tayside team at: Blairgowrie Business Centre Room 1 9 Reform Street Blairgowrie, PH10 6BD Please note the landline phone number used at the previous office at Camperdown Park is no longer in use. To get in touch with the team directly you can contact Conservation Officer Ann-Marie MacMaster on 07739 428211, email amacmaster@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk … […]
…a squirrel before you see it. Become one with your surroundings by wearing neutral colours, shoes that are gentle underfoot and soft clothing so as not to make a noise. If you sit for long enough, you may just hear claws climbing up and down trees, the noise of a cone being chewed or the drop of leftover food hitting… […]
…by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and made possible thanks to National Lottery players. With the help of a network of volunteers, the project is working to reduce grey squirrel numbers in the region, with the aim of removing them completely. People can help the project by reporting squirrel sightings (red and grey) on the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels website, scottishsquirrels.org.uk…. […]
…to thank everyone who took the time to get outdoors and take part in the survey” The results map shows that red squirrels are still widespread across the north of the country, with a large number of sightings reported in Scotland’s Central Lowlands to the north of Edinburgh and Glasgow. In the North East, the only grey squirrel sightings… […]
…to assist red squirrel conservation; and to facilitate volunteer development and engagement with the project. SSRS makes the SSRS website and Content available on the understanding that you use them at your own risk – they are provided ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ and you exercise your own skill, judgement and care with respect to their use or your reliance… […]
…squirrels at scottishsquirrels.org.uk is one of the simplest ways for people to help support one of Scotland’s most loved, and most threatened, species. Each sighting enables Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels to target efforts to protect local red squirrels as well as those still thriving across Scotland’s northern regions. The grey squirrel can be identified from its native cousin, the red… […]
