…being lethargic and unable to feed properly. © Lisa Fuller If you suspect a red squirrel may have squirrelpox, please contact us directly. Photographs can be extremely helpful in assessing symptoms. You can help reduce the spread of squirrelpox and other infections by ensuring wildlife feeding equipment is regularly disinfected, and by removing any feeders visited by both… […]
…Developing Community Action From April 2017 – March 2024 SSRS received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver our ‘Developing Community Action’ phase. Alongside vital conservation work, the project focused on engaging with local communities and individuals, inspiring them to take action to protect red squirrels where they live. As a result, 17 dedicated and enthusiastic independent volunteer… […]
…event sees people all over Scotland actively exploring outdoors on the lookout for squirrels to help provide us with a detailed snapshot of the situation. To find out more about the survey and how you can get involved in future events, please visit the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey campaign page. If you create an account with our Community Hub, you… […]
…year on year comparison of red and grey squirrel distribution throughout Scotland so we can measure the progress of the project. How do you submit your sightings? It’s very easy – just head to our website and on the homepage you can see the sightings information with a button for reporting a squirrel sighting. You will be asked for… […]
…with a button for reporting a squirrel sighting. You will be asked for a grid reference, however if you are unable to supply this you can drop a pin on the map and a grid reference will be generated. If you have any additional comments on behaviour or location these can be really helpful, especially if you live in a… […]
…surveys of squirrels Manage grey squirrels Educational/ public outreach activities promoting red squirrel conservation If you wouldn’t mind sharing with us if you do any of the above, that would be much appreciated. You can email us via the contact details below. By getting to know what is already happening across the project area we can direct our efforts to… […]
…make sure they survive the winter. By going outside, spotting a red squirrel, observing these behaviours, and sharing your sightings with the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey, you will have a vital role in protecting one of Scotland’s most loved species. Report your sightings at: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sightings Rebecca Bradley (SSRS Office & Comms Volunteer) Katie Berry (SSRS Communications & Engagement Officer)… […]
…paperwork as appropriate, in accordance with GDPR guidelines. This will not affect your account on the Community Hub. If you have additional administrative rights or permissions on the Hub (e.g. you are a group administrator or you verify squirrel sightings) or if you volunteer elsewhere within the Scottish Wildlife Trust, you will continue to be a registered Scottish Wildlife Trust… […]
…have additional administrative rights or permissions on the Hub (e.g. you are a group administrator or you verify squirrel sightings) or if you volunteer elsewhere within the Scottish Wildlife Trust, you will continue to be a registered Scottish Wildlife Trust for your Hub and other activities only and your information will simply be updated to reflect this. What support… […]
…snapshot of the situation on the ground. What makes the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey so great is that anyone can take part from anywhere in Scotland. Areas of known squirrel territory are equally important as those where few squirrels have been seen before. You can view all our previous sightings records here. Last year over 1300 people reported almost 2000… […]
