…or making sure the bills get paid, there’s always plenty to be getting on with. Often it feels like there’s too much to do! We are a large team, but we cover vast areas up and down the country – anywhere where Scotland’s core red squirrel populations are threatened by the spread of grey squirrels. Our staff are always running… […]
…but does not affect eye colour. “Chris’s pictures are some of the best images we’ve seen of a leucistic red squirrel. Its distinct ear tufts and delicate body shape and size clearly distinguish this animal from its non-native cousin, the grey squirrel.” Tayside is an important area for red squirrel conservation. Work in the region is vital to prevent invasive… […]
…vis*]}*itors and local community who can now enjoy watching the antics of this iconic species but this is also a really positive sign of how local restoration efforts can make a real difference to the global challenge of halting biodiversity losses.” Professor David Elston, director of Biomathematics & Statistics Scotland (BioSS), first spotted the red squirrel and reported it to… […]
…creative projects and volunteering. I’ll be helping to get the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels message out to as many people as possible through press and social media, as well as supporting the Conservation and Engagement Officers in developing their public engagement activities. The first time I saw a red squirrel, it was running across a busy road as a heavy… […]
…as there are sometimes several males in the chase. If a female decides she is sufficiently impressed with the efforts of a male, she will allow him to mate, indicating this with a soft chattering noise. Gestation lasts 36 to 42 days, after which 3 or 4 kittens are born on average. They are born blind and deaf. The male… […]
…half years left of developing community action. After that our future as a project is less certain, but the recognition for what we’ve achieved so far is motivating us to continue to build the strong foundations that will enable a sustainable, community-led and landscape-scale approach to red squirrel conservation long into the future. The award is beautifully hand-crafted … […]
…has teamed up with various partner organisations in and around the National Park to bring you a week of red squirrel-themed guided walks, talks and family activities. The National Park still has a strong population of red squirrels and is a great place to get out and see them for yourself. Autumn is a particularly special time, as red squirrels… […]
…Officer for Tayside, Ken Neil, talks about the importance of the Muirhead Red Squirrel Sanctuary, on the outskirts of Dundee. Working closely with volunteers and neighbours, they protect the red squirrel by maintaining a relatively secure breeding area, providing sanctuary from predating domestic pets and controlling other animal and environmental threats where possible. Click here to vis*]}*it their website. … […]
…Report 2017 Spring Survey Report 2016 Spring Survey Report 2015 Spring Survey Report 2014 Spring Survey Report 2013 Spring Survey Report 2012 Spring Survey Report Stakeholders Stakeholder Toolkit 2023 Great Scottish Squirrel Survey Campaign Toolkit Squirrelpox Action in the Central Lowlands Toolkit External Publications NatureScot: Scottish Strategy for Red Squirrel Conservation – 2015-2025 Vis*]}*it our youtube channel… […]
…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 a squirrel sighting following your vis*]}*it – it can make a big difference! Report a Squirrel Sighting… […]
