…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… […]
…When squirrelpox is present and there is no control of grey squirrels, this process can be far more rapid. The 2020 spring survey has begun, and between March and April over 180 volunteers will monitor feeder boxes strategically placed in woodland areas. When a squirrel visits a feeder box, a sticky tab collects some of its hair, and the species… […]
Original Author: Lorna Hutchison Lorna Hutchison, Volunteer Project Assistant for Argyll and the Trossachs, tells us about her role in this season’s squirrel monitoring. My role as a volunteer for SSRS is pretty varied. One of the tasks involves me taking four kilograms of peanuts to Glengoyne and Loch Lubnaig once every two weeks and distributing them amongst eight… […]
…both red and grey squirrels can be reported through the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels website at scottishsquirrels.org.uk. Mary-Anne added: “All sightings are valuable, whether they are from your window, back garden or the wider countryside. Regular garden visitors need only be reported once or twice a year, but please do inform us of any squirrels you see in new locations.”… […]
