…National Lottery-funded project understand how the distribution of each species is changing over time, and can also alert staff to situations where grey squirrels are posing an immediate threat to the local red population. The Great Scottish Squirrel Survey week will also feature a programme of online and outdoor events across the country. More information can be found here. … […]
…any wildlife feeding stations. We also ask that people across the Solway Coast please ensure that all garden feeding stations are regularly cleaned with an anti-viral solution such as Virkon S, which is available to purchase online in tablet and powder form. If you see a sick red squirrel, either in your garden, or while outdoors exercising, please contact squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk…. […]
…Scotland. SSRS would like to thank anyone who takes the time to respond to this consultation by the 14th December deadline – your response could make a real difference to future government policy affecting the red squirrel. Feel free to use the information above as a guide, but remember the best responses are those that include individual thoughts and insights!… […]
…moments to complete. This small success with potentially far-reaching protective significance would not have been possible without the support of the local community. So on behalf of the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Tayside Team, we would like to thank everyone who has been our eyes and ears on the ground. Together, we can protect Perthshire’s red squirrels for the future…. […]
…effective. The most effective measure is to prevent their introduction in the first place. However, everyone can play a role in this important battle. Be Plant Wise! – don’t let any non-native species escape from your garden and don’t dump garden waste in the countryside. This is how many invasive plant species have spread into the wild. Practise good Biosecurity… […]
…dreys. Unlike summer dreys, which are open platforms, similar in design to birds’ nests, winter dreys are broadly spherical and enclosed, but for a small entrance hole. They are constructed of interwoven twigs on the outside with softer furnishings of moss and dried leaves to give some home comforts on the inside. New dreys are usually built, and existing ones… […]
…and report their sightings in their day-to-day lives to help our project. Although we didn’t see a squirrel while at Green Aspirations, we did see plenty of evidence so maybe, just maybe there are squirrels still there and we didn’t scare them off with all the noise! They (the school pupils) seemed to really enjoy learning about squirrels, quoting me… […]
…which are hard to see the rest of the year. Squirrels are arboreal, spending most of their time in tree tops, so you don’t often find their tracks unless there happens to be a good mud or sand patch en route to their favourite feeder. Fresh squirrel tracks, with my glove as a size guide! Photograph: Emma Rawling. Winter… […]
…and educate people about the wider conservation issue. We work in a person-centred way, which means we are always aware of where people are ‘at’. We will never ask you to do more than you feel comfortable with, and will offer training for all new tasks and specific areas of conservation work. Getting involved with the project is also a… […]
…trail. Come and see our creations between 12-25 October. The knitadermy started when Rose Toney of the NE Scotland Biodiversity Network spotted Elmer on BBCs Winterwatch and asked if I could knit a pine marten to use as an educational aid… The request for squirrels for SSRS then followed! Each animal is unique. I use a taxidermy form… […]
