…Enterprise Scotland (FES) and Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS) builds on many years of conservation work and monitoring and indicates that red squirrel numbers in the area are increasing – and that the woods are free from non-native grey squirrels! Philippa Murphy, Environment Manager for the FES team in the area, said “We put some sticky tape on the feeder… […]
…NatureScot, recognises and celebrates achievements in nature conservation across Scotland. The Forest and Woodland Award category was launched this year to shine a light on sustainable forestry and woodland champions – from individuals and businesses, to communities and organisations who are creating and/or managing woodlands with nature and wildlife at the heart of their activities. Protecting red squirrels is an… […]
…In better conifer-seed years, red squirrels in the forests would likewise be able to colonise neighbouring lowland PARC areas. This complementary system aims to better secure the species’ future in south Scotland. Full details and guidance on new PARC boundaries can be found within our information download, including opportunities to support the project, within or out with PARC boundaries. … […]
…main competition for red squirrels comes from the animal with the most similar diet: the invading grey squirrel. Before grey squirrels were introduced to Britain in the 19th Century, reds were able to live very successfully in almost any type of forest. Nowadays, however, they have had to adapt to become more specialist in their choice of habitat and diet…. […]
…which never materialises. Red squirrels, meanwhile are haring around, eating what they can, burying nuts, and scurrying in the direction of their dreys. Contrary to popular belief, squirrels do not hibernate. However they do spent less time in search of food, and more time sleeping. To provide warmth and protection from the elements during the coldest months, squirrels build winter… […]
…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… […]
