…have to be an expert to join in, and there are all sorts of roles, from simply reporting your squirrel sightings to participating in our annual spring surveys. Volunteering can be a great way to get outdoors and connect with nature, but equally there are lots of ways to get involved that suit all kinds of skills and abilities. … […]
…Aberdeen City Council’s dedication to red squirrel protection recognised through this nomination and look forward to celebrating with them at the virtual awards ceremony, taking place on November 25th. A big congratulations to all the inspiring people, projects, groups and organisations nominated across the nine award categories! Find out more about the Nature of Scotland Awards | 2020 NoSA Shortlist… […]
…a sealed container in a cool, dry place until restrictions are lifted. If you are unable to store bait you are welcome to use it in your garden. Please be advised that we recommend cleaning garden feeders regularly for the health of all garden wildlife and to prevent the spread of squirrelpox. Additional equipment (e.g. camera traps): equipment and stickies… […]
…for the security of Perthshire’s red squirrels. Grey squirrels are known to occur in Dunkeld and Birnam, and in lesser numbers as far north as Dalguise. These most recent reports from the Aberfeldy area mark a potential northward spread of grey squirrels which could have serious consequences for the area’s red squirrel populations. The greatest threat facing Scotland’s red squirrels… […]
…in the Stranraer area where a total of 48 greys were removed in a week. These brilliant efforts should go a long way to curtailing the influx of the grey squirrels from the North West. I am proud to be involved with such a group and excited about what we can achieve in the years to come with a good… […]
…caches of nuts stored for the winter. These pictures of a squirrel’s footprints in snow really show how tiny their feet are and how delicate. Notice how the hind feet (at the top of the picture) are much longer than the front, and how the front ‘fingers’ spay out into a star shape – they are long and dexterous for… […]
