Contact Us To contact Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, please fill out the form below. To contact a specific staff member, visit our project team page. If you would prefer to speak to someone on the phone, please call the Scottish Wildlife Trust reception desk on 0131 312 7765. Alternatively, you can email us at squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk. If your query is about… […]
…a result of this targeted grey squirrel control red squirrels have gradually returned to North Deeside, with populations establishing through Peterculter, Milltimber, Bieldside and Cults. In 2017 red squirrels arrived at Robert Gordon University. With healthy populations already in Hazlehead and Seaton Park, we hope that they will soon return to Duthie Park for everyone to enjoy. Local resident Gina… […]
…from the threat of invasive non-native grey squirrels. Project Manager Dr. Mel Tonkin said: “The walking trails are not only fantastic places to catch sight of a red squirrel in action, they are also located in the key project areas where we are working to ensure the long-term protection of this iconic Scottish species. “The trails are designed to encourage… […]
…you are looking up to the trees, you may be able to find a squirrel nest if you look closely enough. Dreys are similar to birds’ nests, resembling an untidy ball of sticks with a soft lining of mosses, leaves and grasses. © Peter Trimming / CC BY 2.0 And lastly, don’t forget to listen. Often you can hear… […]
…are spreading into red squirrel territory. While out looking for any species of squirrel there is also the opportunity to encounter all sorts of other wildlife and we hope people enjoyed their first Great Scottish Squirrel Survey.” Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels collects sightings data from the public year-round. Sightings of both red and grey squirrels can be reported at scottishsquirrels.org.uk…. […]
…reds to recolonise. Mr Higgins added: “I’m just so happy to see a red squirrel in this area. I can’t say for sure how he got into my house, but only way I can think of is through the letter box.” People can report sightings of both red and grey squirrels on the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels website, scottishsquirrels.org.uk. The… […]
…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… […]
…Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels to ensure these iconic creatures continue to thrive here. Come along to one of our Red Squirrel Week events to learn more about how Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is working in and around the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, and find out how you can get involved in your area. 23 September, 10am –… […]
