…squirrels from members of the public help the project understand population changes over time and decide where to focus conservation efforts. Taking part in the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey this autumn and reporting squirrels – both red and grey – in as many different places as possible, will help make up for the loss of this data and help protect… […]
…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… […]
Where to see Red Squirrels Scotland is home to around 75% of the UK red squirrel population, meaning you stand a better chance of seeing them here than almost anywhere else in the country. The map highlights just some of the locations where you can see red squirrels. If you are lucky enough to spot one, please remember to submit… […]
…to eat i n comfort, and like finding a raised mossy area in the sunshine to feed – so don’ t forget to take a look out for moss- covered stumps . © Raymond Leinster Mushrooms are another firm favourite of squirrels at this time of year. You may find half-munched mushrooms with small teeth marks where a squirrel… […]
…Scottish Borders, helping to bring them all together under the banner of the Red Squirrel Forum for South Scotland. Brian’s gamekeeping background gave him the knowledge and skills needed to make a real difference on the ground when it came to grey squirrel control, experience he happily shared with others and which he used to build strong relationships with local… […]
…to recolonise and make their way back into the city centre. Aberdeen residents are now reporting sightings of reds squirrels returning to areas that have only known grey squirrels for several decades. Ian Talboys, Aberdeen City Council Countryside Officer and Gwen Maggs, SSRS North East Conservation Officer with the ALGE Awards Certificate This result would not have been… […]
…squirrels. “In Dumfries and Galloway, red squirrels continue to do well, but are threatened by increasing records of grey squirrels which appear to be spreading into Nithsdale from the east and north. It is vital that the work we do here is stepped up to make sure these red squirrel populations remain healthy.” Squirrel populations are surveyed using feeder boxes… […]
…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 squirrel squirrels as well as those still thriving across Scotland’s northern regions. Emma Sheehy added: “With your help, we can make sure Scotland’s core red squirrel populations are protected for generations to come.”… […]
