…While there is still a long way to go, the Scottish Squirrel Group is committed to the development of the new Strategy to guide the next decade of strategic actions and work towards the new ambitious 50-year vision for the recovery of red squirrels throughout Scotland. Stay tuned for further updates as the group continues this vital and important work!… […]
…to have these boxes passed onto your local network or returned to SSRS for future use. We will contact you individually to organise the transfer. If your boxes are on private land, please ensure that the landowner is aware that you are on site to retrieve the boxes. If you have any concerns, please get in touch. Please complete your… […]
…foot, by bike, and sometimes with her guide dog puppy in training, “Simon”. We are absolutely gutted to be saying goodbye to Janice as she moves to pastures new, but we know that she will continue to make a difference wherever she is. So, to Janice, thank you for more than two years volunteering for Aberdeen’s red squirrels, and farewell,… […]
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…reintroduced to their former range in the northwest Highlands, enabling new populations to thrive and hopefully merge together. Since 2016, over 235 squirrels have been translocated from existing healthy wild populations, enabling the creation of 12 new populations. Red squirrels released in autumn 2023, Arisaig © Sarah Woodfin for Trees for Life We need your help Registering your squirrel sightings… […]
…partners. The partnership is also supported by an extensive network of over 500 landowners covering well over 4,000 square kilometres. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is grateful to all the organisations, trusts and individuals who help make our work possible. Nature Restoration Fund The Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund is a commitment in the current Programme for Government for multi-year funding… […]
…cosy home for young kits. Stirling Squirrel Kit (c) Alex Elliott Kits From February onwards, litters of tiny and adorable baby squirrels (kits) are born. A litter typically consists of three or four blind and hairless kits, relying entirely on their mother for survival. After 10-12 weeks from mid-April the kits are weaned and gradually start venturing out on short… […]
…practices (i.e. cleaning feeders regularly and with disinfectant) for reducing the risk of squirrelpox outbreaks. For the final chapter of my thesis, I aim to collate all of my findings to produce management recommendations for the study site and other red squirrel strongholds, in order to benefit long-term conservation efforts. We need to make sure that we make space for… […]
…squirrels – which account for around 75% of the total UK population. Red squirrels are a protected species, but for many years have experienced declines due to the invasive non-native grey squirrel introduced to Britain from North America in Victorian times. Grey squirrels out-compete reds for food and living space and have rapidly replaced native red squirrel populations across most… […]
…Participating in the survey is simple and rewarding – you go outside, spot a squirrel (red or grey), and record your sighting – helping to collect valuable information that will inform future conservation action. Find out more about the survey at scottishsquirrels.org.uk/2024-great-scottish-squirrel-survey/ But for now, let’s get into notable red squirrel behaviours to look out for this autumn! Natural Foragers… […]
