Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is calling for the public to report sightings of both red and grey squirrels in Stirling and the wider area to help protect local red squirrel populations. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, a partnership project led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, has been monitoring squirrel populations since 2009. Public sightings play an important role in… […]
…and every volunteer and their contributions to our project, whether helping tackle invasive grey squirrels in the field or staying home and submitting local sightings through our website. Our Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels offices remain closed for now, but we continue working from home and making progress in the field to protect red squirrels. We will continue to keep all… […]
…North America. They out-compete native red squirrels for food and living space, and can also carry squirrelpox, a virus that is deadly to reds. They have completely replaced red squirrels in parts of Scotland, including much of Stirlingshire, but targeted control work carried out by Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is preventing them from spreading further and in some places allowing… […]
…the plight of the red squirrel by running educational events for families and children. They work in conjunction with the Barhill Community Woodland Project; a community initiative under the umbrella of the Kirkcudbright Development Trust, to improve the woodland for both people and wildlife. Rob was presented with his award by Scottish Wildlife Trust Chair Dr Linda Rosborough Rob… […]
…their range, indicating that the project, which was awarded a £2.4m National Lottery grant last year, is successfully protecting Scotland’s largest red squirrel population north of the Highland Boundary Line. Mary-Anne Collis, Red Squirrel Conservation Officer for Argyll, the Trossachs and Stirling said: “In the Central Lowlands, red squirrels are holding their ground and as a result we’ve started to… […]
…outbreaks in the south, and prevent squirrelpox spreading further towards Scotland’s core red squirrel populations north of the Highland Boundary Line. Keeping clean We recommend cleaning feeders once a month if possible, using a pet-safe or bird-safe detergent spray (available from pet suppliers or the RSPB shop). Wear gloves and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. It’s also important to keep… […]
…involved, please contact us at squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk The group currently has a particular need for volunteers who can give some of their time to helping out with either public engagement events, admin support or grey squirrel control in the local area. All volunteers are provided with the training and resources they need to participate. For more information and to apply for… […]
…squirrels are gradually making their way back to the city’s parks and gardens after decades of absence. Red squirrels were once common across Aberdeen. However, they have been replaced by the non-native grey squirrel, which out-competes reds for food and shelter. Dr. Gwen Maggs, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Conservation Officer for north east Scotland said: “These sightings are fantastic news… […]
…peninsula, the surrounds of Stirling, particularly north towards the National Park and Callander but also around Falkirk where unfortunately this year we found a grey squirrel that had the squirrelpox virus. If you are interested in getting involved in any aspect of Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels work in Argyll, the Trossachs and Stirling, drop us an email at squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk …. […]
