The Riddle of the Balding Squirrels

…squirrel has taken off a jacket to reveal nothing underneath.   If the squirrel has inflammation or lesions in the exposed skin, there is clearly an issue of disease, skin parasites – for example, mange – or allergy. However, this does not often appear to be the case. Because these squirrels are usually observed at people’s garden feeders, we are… […]

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All things invasive with the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative

…of these characteristics in combination make successful invasive species formidable opponents to native species – and difficult (and often expensive) to remove or dislodge once established.   Invasive plant control at Spey Bay   What impacts do they have? The most significant impacts invasive species have are on our natural environment where we see; Competition; invasive species are often better… […]

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Cosy hideouts

…renovated and repaired throughout the Autumn. However, as they are often positioned high up in trees, they tend only to become visible when deciduous trees drop their leaves. Squirrels will often own and maintain several dreys, to allow them to retreat to another warm home in the event that the ‘principle residence’ is destroyed or damaged by the elements or… […]

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This Year's Sightings