…MSP (Red Squirrel Species Champion), as noted below: Economy Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party): Asked the Scottish Government what reassurances it can give that iconic species, particularly the red squirrel, will not have any level of reduced protection as a result of the 7th Quinquennial Review (QQR) of Schedules 5 and 8 of the Wildlife and… […]
…radio-tracking, a range of other data have been collected. These have included: monitoring the locations and causes of death in the population through post-mortems; determining habitat quality and availability through seed crop surveys and computer-based mapping; and evaluating the availability and impact of supplemental feeding via a public survey. A radio-collared red squirrel in a handling cone, which helps to… […]
…with a button for reporting a squirrel sighting. You will be asked for a grid reference, however if you are unable to supply this you can drop a pin on the map and a grid reference will be generated. If you have any additional comments on behaviour or location these can be really helpful, especially if you live in a… […]
…a grid reference, however if you are unable to supply this you can drop a pin on the map and a grid reference will be generated. If you have any additional comments on behaviour or location these can be really helpful, especially if you live in a squirrelpox hotspot (the south of Scotland) and think a red squirrel looks poorly…. […]
…its presence, the benchmark. As you will all know so well, these charming and intelligent creatures never fail to delight. I take enormous pleasure in having them around – and in! – the house when I am at home in Scotland. They are such inquisitive and delightful characters; they have even been known to hunt down a few of their… […]
…Tayside and Argyll, the Trossachs and Stirling project areas who have had a critical role to play during a ‘boom year’ for the species. Looking ahead for 2021, we have a very exciting opportunity to join the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels team, as well as volunteer vacancies which we’ve listed below. To find out more about our scurry, visit the… […]
…you participate in our Autumn Operational Survey, please leave your feeder boxes in situ and continue to store any bait in a sealed container in a cool, dry place for reuse. If you are solely a Spring Survey Participant, please take down your feeder boxes where possible, removing any remaining bait or debris from the feeder to store at home… […]
…grey squirrel control work in south Scotland by carrying out grey squirrel control across the region, including on vital Forestry and Land Scotland sites. They also carry out essential population distribution monitoring and promote red squirrel conservation across the region. How you can help Help us monitor the situation in south Scotland by submitting a squirrel sighting to our… […]
