…red squirrel’s future in Scotland. Larger and more robust, they not only compete more successfully than the reds for food and resources, they may also carry squirrelpox virus, which causes a disease that is fatal to red squirrels. Stirlingshire is fortunate to have areas of pristine red squirrel populations that have never seen grey squirrels. These areas are predominantly found… […]
…from targeted areas. But the key word is sustained. If trapping is not maintained, re-invasions by grey squirrels will soon take the situation back to square one. The Scottish Wildlife Trust is committed to delivering the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels project long-term. It is vital not to lose momentum. Photograph: Harry Hogg. Squirrelpox – holding the line in southern… […]
…assessments of red squirrel distribution are encouraging, with the species noted at several key areas, including along the River Tweed in Berwickshire where squirrelpox has affected red squirrels in the past. Initial assessments of red squirrel distribution are encouraging, with the species noted at several key areas, including along the River Tweed in Berwickshire where squirrelpox has affected red squirrels… […]
…core of volunteers with their varied and wide range of skills. I look forward to welcoming more members in the coming months and years to help us so that red squirrels can continue to thrive in their rightful home. If you would like to get involved with red squirrel conservation within the East Wigtownshire area please get in touch… […]
…landowners. He also worked closely with Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels in a variety of roles including manning stands at local shows to help spread the word about red squirrel conservation and participating in our annual spring survey (you can read about his survey experiences in the guest blog he wrote in 2018). Although Brian was happiest when he was working… […]
…are perhaps more favourable for grey squirrels; combined with the added threat of Squirrelpox virus. Overall, evidence has created a strong foundation for informing current programmes of action and has been hugely important for securing project funding. Carrying on this evidence based practical approach will continue to be essential going forward. We hope that in our transparency and sharing of… […]
…the container at close quarters, then eyeing up me and deciding to head for the feeder box instead. Another was a close encounter with a stoat who was taking a great interest in what I was doing. I’ve taken part in other aspects of the project too— hair examination in the lab, helping out at information events, some culling of… […]
Bob Peace from the Glenkens Red Squirrel Group shares his inspiration for getting involved in red squirrel conservation and explains how the volunteer group has gone from strength to strength in recent times. As a young boy growing up in West Yorkshire in the 1950s, red squirrels were a common sight and grey squirrels were just pictures in… […]
