A lucky escape!

…of bait out in the hope of a few squirrels or maybe even a marten. The very first thing to find the bait was a marten! Then by day there were heaps of squirrels. See this link for a cool video of what is known, technically speaking, as a scurry of squirrels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rik6pGV0KlI All very nice, but imagine Gus’ surprise… […]

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Speakers FAQs

…each side, then click record again when you have moved to the next slide. Whether you keep your camera on or not during recording is up to you. Another idea could be to include a photo of yourself in your title slide so people know who’s talking What format should my slides be? The CrowdComms ‘main stage’ display is 16:9,… […]

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Pine martens: a natural ally

…to their virtual extinction in England and Wales, with a remnant population holding on in the North of Scotland. They have been protected by law since the 1980’s and have gradually started to recolonise Scotland, benefitting also from an increase in forestry”. Here at Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels we are very excited to finally have some research which shows that… […]

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Nature of Scotland Award Nomination for the Return of Reds to Aberdeen

…with the modification of Aberde*]}*en City Council’s woodland management regimes has promoted red squirrel habitats throughout the city. The success of these combined efforts has seen a steady return of red squirrels to many parts of Aberde*]}*en, from major city parks to back gardens. We are delighted to see Aberde*]}*en City Council’s dedication to red squirrel protection recognised through this […]

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News: The Great Scottish Squirrel Survey returns in an important year for squirrel sightings

…at scottishsquirrels.org.uk.” 2020’s Great Scottish Squirrel Survey was a record-breaking year, with 3160 squirrel sightings reported in just one week. Sightings help SSRS create a picture of the situation on the ground, and directly contribute to red squirrel conservation action. This year’s Great Scottish Squirrel Survey is all the more important because Covid-19 lockdown restrictions forced the cancellation of the… […]

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News: Report details red squirrel conservation successes, with key recommendations for the iconic species’ long-term future in Scotland.

…in range and density partially due to over 70 homes hosting grey squirrel traps in their gardens. Additionally, the wider Scottish public contributed via the annual Great Scottish Squirrel Survey, with an average of over 1800 squirrel sightings reported between 2019 and 2021. With only a year left in the current two-year Transition Phase of Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, the… […]

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North East Scotland

2021, we have recruited more than 50 local volunteers who carry out frequent intensive surveys of all squirrel suitable habitat in Aberde*]}*en city and its environs. Award winners – In November 2014, the project was joint winner (alongside our partners Aberde*]}*en City Council) in the coveted ‘Species Champion’ category at the Nature of Scotland Awards. The award recognised the project’s […]

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Coronavirus: Phased restart of SSRS outdoor volunteer work

…will need to be taken. Before resuming activities, please contact your local Conservation Officer to discuss news ways of working and review our new risk assessment for outdoor volunteers. Surveying & monitoring The annual SSRS Spring Survey remains cancelled until its return in spring 2021, however we aim to restart supplementary squirrel monitoring activities once SSRS offices reopen. This will… […]

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This Year's Sightings