…the competition was tough. Alongside us in the conservation category was the Tweed Foundation with their important salmon monitoring programme, and Whitmuir Estate, who use robust biological recording to inform their land management decisions. Both would have been very worthy winners, so when our project name was announced it took a few seconds to register what was happening! Project Manager… […]
…them completely. Members of the public are being asked to help by reporting any squirrel sightings (red and grey) on the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels website, scottishsquirrels.org.uk. The project is also developing a Mearns Red Squirrel Community Group. Anyone interested in getting involved with red squirrel conservation work across the Mearns area can contact Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels at squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk…. […]
…nature has an important role to play in both physical and mental wellbeing, outdoor volunteering can provide many positive benefits at this time. And so, where we are able to operate safely, we are pleased to offer opportunities for further outdoor volunteer work to recommence with us where new measures are in place. Grey squirrel control volunteers In June,… […]
…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… […]
…data sheet up to the date of survey suspension to reflect this. Both used and unused stickies can be sent to SSRS in the return envelope that was included in your survey pack – but please wait until restrictions are lifted as your samples may be lost while some postal services are suspended. Bait: if possible please store bait in… […]
…Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership for a period of five years to the tune of £22,600. This required match funding which was available through ‘volunteer hours’. It is therefore vital that all time spent on “squirrel duties” is recorded by all member volunteers of the Group. With our first quarterly cheque in the bank we have been able to purchase more… […]
…have to be an expert to join in, and there are all sorts of roles, from simply reporting your squirrel sightings to participating in our annual spring surveys. Volunteering can be a great way to get outdoors and connect with nature, but equally there are lots of ways to get involved that suit all kinds of skills and abilities. … […]
…of October I shall be starting my PhD at Stirling University, with occasional trips back to Cambodia which will be most welcome! My wife will still be based at Aberdeen University, so we’ll be relocating to Angus which is roughly half way in between. Ann-Marie and Clare can expect lots of squirrel sightings reported on the website from me 🙂… […]
…squirrels don’t successfully rear young or fail to produce a 2nd brood. All this helps the invading grey squirrel get an advantage. Keep your eyes open for fresh young squirrels out in the woods before they disappear among the leaves. Make sure you report any sightings too, especially young squirrels. We’d love to know if they are breeding near you!… […]
…to mention the strong networks of local volunteers working together for the same cause. Not sure who to contact? Email the project via the website or call the Scottish Wildlife Trust reception on 0131 312 7765 and we can point you in the right direction. You can also find all our staff contacts on the Our Team page. CONTACT US… […]
