Local update: getting into the squirrel spirit

…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 …. […]

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Three creative ways to go squirrel spotting this Red Squirrel Week

…cardboard box, some scissors, a pencil and some masking tape (for any added extra features!). © Keilidh Ewan Instructions If you have regular garden visitors, these only need to be reported once or twice a year to keep us updated, you can also report how many squirrels have been seen together at any one time if you are lucky enough… […]

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Spotting squirrelpox: new sightings across Dumfries and Galloway

…between Palnackie and Carsethorn back in May. Squirrelpox is a fatal disease which red squirrels have no immunity against. The symptoms are very distinctive, with lesions and sores forming around the squirrel’s face preventing them from being able to eat and drink as well as limiting their mobility. Although squirrelpox is commonly spread by grey squirrels that carry the disease… […]

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Easter Funday in Wonderland

…Aberfoyle’s ospreys on the live-feed screened next to us, and the Duck Races (or excuses for a break from the artsy madness!). All in all, it was an exciting, enjoyable and hectic day for visitors, volunteers and staff! Thank you to everybody who came to visit us! Here’s the collage we promised you on the day: And the winner is…… […]

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Argaty’s red squirrels are back in full force

…computer down and head to the woods to feed our squirrels. If none are around I will linger a few minutes, as I do every day, and wait for the first one to come in. And as I stand watching it I will remember the excitement of that first squirrel sighting and wonder what my ten-year old self would say… […]

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This Year's Sightings