…chances of seeing not only red squirrels but also a range of other timid species such as deer, hedgehogs, beavers, badgers, pine marten, owls, jays, woodpeckers etc, depending of course on where you go and the time of day or year that you visit. Squirrels are less active during the winter but they do not hibernate so this means that… […]
In December over 100 SSRS volunteers, landowners and other supporters joined us online to celebrate the end of the project’s ‘Developing Community Action‘ phase. The two-day Knowledge Fair featured presentations and panel discussions on all that the project has achieved over the past five years. It was also an opportunity to learn more about the red squirrel conservation work… […]
…to raise awareness of the plight of the red squirrel and inspire others to take action in and around Gatehouse through social media and public engagement. Over 20 households undertake monthly garden counts, which encourage people to take a close look and enjoy their visitors on a daily basis. This is a simple citizen science project which allows the group… […]
…protect one of Scotland’s most charismatic yet threatened species. Records from the week help us to create a detailed snapshot of the situation on the ground and allow us to make informed conservation decisions based on distribution and population changes over time.” Mapping of the records confirms that, despite the restrictions earlier in the year, the northern half of… […]
…partnership is also supported by an extensive network of over 500 landowners covering well over 4,000 square kilometres. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is grateful to all the organisations, trusts and individuals who help make our work possible. Scottish Wildlife Trust For over 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its… […]
…American grey squirrels and much more elusive, red squirrels spend most of their time in the tree canopy. Spring time, before the leaves fully open and shield them from our gaze, can be a marvellous time for spotting squirrels. Squirrels are super active at this time with the joys of spring. Food reserves from winter are low and energy demands… […]
…that if it is running about happily, it is likely that it is simply shedding its winter coat, or moulting. In fact red squirrels have two moults a year, in the spring and the autumn. Starting at the head and working its way down the body to the base of the tail, the moult can take up to six weeks… […]
…can never be overlooked. The old-fashioned methods are all we’ve got until the magic bullet arrives— most likely in the form of a magic (albeit very expensive) molecule to effectively sterilise greys. Meanwhile there is definite evidence of pine martens in our area, so hopefully they will help us out a bit too. Peter AKA ‘Sandy the Squirrel’, inspiring the… […]
