…Highland Line thanks to these ongoing efforts and support from local estates and residents hosting a trap in their gardens. Ann-Marie added: “Without help from the local community and targeted action, grey squirrels could become established in Aberfeldy, Pitlochry and beyond. This would undo the hard-won successes achieved in the last ten years.” Reporting sightings of both red and grey… […]
…threaten their survival. These grey squirrels not only out-compete reds, some also carry the deadly squirrelpox virus. If their spread was allowed to continue, Scotland’s red squirrel stronghold in the southern Highlands would be at serious risk. The aim in this region is containment of the grey squirrel population to prevent further inroads being made on Scotland’s core red squirrel… […]
…Conservation Officer for North East Scotland Emma joined us in April as our new Conservation Officer for North East Scotland, as a highly experienced red squirrel and pine marten researcher. Since starting the role, she has been focusing on the eradication of Aberdeen’s urban grey squirrel population, returning reds to the parks and gardens of Aberdeen and halting the spread… […]
…volunteers towards the eradication of Aberdeen’s island grey squirrel population, and preventing the spread of grey squirrels into Aberdeenshire from the central lowlands. Emma is based out of one of our project partner offices in the City. Contact: esheehy@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Felix Sanchez-Bishop: Conservation Officer for Argyll, The Trossachs & Stirling Felix is the new Conservation Officer for Argyll, the… […]
…antics can provide plenty of entertainment! By managing your garden with red squirrels in mind you’ll not only be increasing your chances of observing them at close quarters, you’ll be helping ensure the local population can continue to make its home in the area. © Steve Gardner Grow plants that benefit red squirrels There are a number of shrubs… […]
…never heard of anyone else making this observation of balding squirrels – and I was someone who had read almost everything that had ever been published on red squirrels worldwide at the time. Or are we seeing an artefact of feeding non-wild foodstuffs at bird feeders or squirrel-feeders? Could we be seeing something relating to climate change and timing shifts… […]
…or Conservation Officer. With the potential loss of spring survey data, squirrel sightings will be more important than ever. So if you are outside to exercise and you happen to see a red or grey squirrel, you can still help by reporting it online]}**. Thank you for all the incredible work you are doing to protect Scotland’s red squirrels. … […]
