…Colin Seddon SSPC Eventually the team at the SSPCA decided that Rusty was ready for release. he was transported to the garden of some SSPCA supporters who live alongside some great woods teeming with red squirrels. Their quiet, safe garden also has supplementary food for squirrels, so an animal like Rusty always has an alternative food supply.We have video of… […]
National Red Squirrel Awareness Week is a time for one of our favourite activities – squirrel spotting. Our Great Scottish Squirrel Survey is a fun opportunity for all the family to enjoy the great outdoors looking out for tufted ears and bushy tails, so why not get creative with how you’ll be taking part this year? One of… […]
…wouldn’t find in the wild? Whatever the reason, it doesn’t seem to cause red squirrels any difficulties fortunately. There are other factors that cause balding in squirrels, such as parasite overload (lots of fleas or ticks), mange or allergies, but they are usually accompanied by signs of inflammation and lesions. There is also Squirrel Pox Virus, which is a serious… […]
By Andrew Vickery and Brian Fishwick 1-7 June is Volunteers’ Week, a chance to say thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who make saving Scotland’s red squirrels possible. We asked two of our spring survey volunteers to tell us more about their experience, including the highlights (and challenges!) of monitoring squirrel populations in Scotland. Helping red… […]
…Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, and shares his optimism for the future. Hi Matt! How has the situation in north east Scotland changed since you started the job? I’ve been amazed by the progress I’ve seen. The number of sites around Aberdeenshire that have large grey squirrel populations is decreasing, and the number of sites showing signs of red squirrel… […]
…berries, fungi, plant shoots— even bird eggs. Cones are a particularly important source of food. If you’ve every picked one up that looks like it’s been through a shredder, it could very well be the remains of a red squirrel’s lunch. © Elana Bader However, squirrels aren’t the only animals that strip cones for their seeds. Other rodents such as… […]
Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels has published the results of its 2017 annual survey, which indicate that overall Scotland’s red squirrel populations have stabilised, with significant gains in the North East. © Raymond Leinster Since 2011, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels has been monitoring squirrel populations in the parts of the country where red squirrels are most under threat from… […]
…use as a base for their own activities. The hide can hold more than a dozen wildlife-watchers and boasts an ‘infinity pool’; a raised shallow pool which allows photographers to snap charismatic photos of red squirrels around the pool, with their reflection in the water. The squirrels don’t seem to mind all the attention they receive – they happily sit… […]
…context, as it supports the concept that ecosystems with native predators can offer greater resistance to invasive species”. “The pine marten is a slow-breeding species however, which lives at naturally low densities compared to similar sized predators such as the American mink. Historically they were widespread throughout the UK but deforestation and persecution in the 19th and 20th centuries led… […]
