…project’s spring surveys in both 2020 and 2021. These annual systematic surveys, which used baited squirrel-hair sampling boxes at over 200 specific locations, provided robust distribution data for both red and grey squirrels that was invaluable for comparing the fortunes of squirrels from year-to-year. Project Manager Dr Mel Tonkin said: “Without the spring survey data, we need the help of… […]
…on a record-breaking turnout in 2020, last year’s 2021 Great Scottish Squirrel Survey saw 1549 squirrel sightings reported in just one week by nearly 1100 people across Scotland. Sightings help project staff to create a picture of the situation on the ground, and directly contribute to red squirrel conservation action. Since the end of the project’s spring surveys in 2020,… […]
…Let’s make this year’s survey even greater! Report your sighting Kids worksheet Find out more Why do we need this data? SSRS has been collecting public squirrel sightings since 2010, last year we received a massive 10,484 sightings with the help of the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey, giving us our third highest recording year to date. The data… […]
Original Author: Steve Willis Sometimes trail cameras pick up some pretty unusual animal behaviour… The SSRS team use trail cameras for much of our survey work. As these amazing devices have come down in price their popularity has risen and risen. And for good reason too – they are unobtrusive ways to observe your local wildlife. Even setting… […]
…Sightings of both species can be reported year-round at scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sightings. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is a partnership project led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and supported by the Scottish Government and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players, along with other partners. For further information please contact Katie Berry, squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk, 0131 312 4717/ 07388 994 610 … […]
…and national media. APPLY NOW Project Administrator Location: Leith Region: Nationwide Contract: Fixed term for 2 years Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 13 January A vacancy has arisen for a highly organised and efficient Administrator to work alongside project staff in delivering and developing the project’s Community Engagement and Communications plan. The post holder will play a key role… […]
…a meaningful, realistic workplace environment as an alternative to Day Care Centres. Our workshop training programme takes our trainees through separation and de-nailing of recycled timber, use of hand and power tools and the construction of a wide range of garden furniture and wildlife products. The fantastic trainees from Wood Recyclability Ltd with a number of their red squirrel feeder… […]
Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels: the next steps in the south of Scotland Since 2017 SSRS has helped establish 17 dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer Local Network Groups across the south of Scotland, providing them with training and support to control grey squirrels and monitor, promote and protect red squirrels where they live. As our latest 2022-24 SSRS Transition Phase comes… […]
