…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!… […]
…Government and in partnership with Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council and helps to fund essential annual surveying and monitoring efforts in Aberdeen City and wider North East Scotland. AWPR website Aberdeen City Council website Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park was created in July 2002 to safeguard an area… […]
…squirrels are great fun to make and you get to play with them afterwards! To get started you’ll need plain flour, salt, water, a baking tray lined with baking paper, an oven or airing cupboard, paintbrushes, acrylic paint and varnish. An adult will need to help younger children with parts of this activity. Follow the link below for our easy… […]
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…to have volunteers able to verify sightings in their areas to help with the task. Some sightings require action, especially grey sightings, as this is useful information for our grey squirrel control officers and volunteers as to where to focus their efforts. Most red sightings can be confirmed straight away, but if there is a comment that it looked sick,… […]
…in Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels priority areas, subject to availability. There are a number of ways to get involved at different stages of the process. All our volunteers are provided with the support and training they need to participate. Live in the south of Scotland? You may be able to arrange a trap-loan directly via your local volunteer network. Visit… […]
…The conference site remains accessible to attendees for 30 days for re-watches. This includes people who register and create a CrowdComms account but are not present on the day. After this point we will be supplied with the video files. We are hoping at least some of the content can then be available on YouTube. If you do not want… […]
…the situation with both red and grey squirrels is changing. The Great Scottish Squirrel Survey allows us to compare data between years which is really helpful in understanding the impact our efforts are having over time and where more help is needed.” “Acting as a squirrel spotter while you are out and about and reporting a squirrel sighting is simple… […]
…squirrels are gradually making their way back to the city’s parks and gardens after decades of absence. Red squirrels were once common across Aberdeen. However, they have been replaced by the non-native grey squirrel, which out-competes reds for food and shelter. Dr. Gwen Maggs, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Conservation Officer for north east Scotland said: “These sightings are fantastic news… […]
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