…the spread of non-native grey squirrels. Grey squirrels, which were introduced to Britain from North America in the 19th Century, out-compete red squirrels for resources, and can also carry squirrelpox, a virus that doesn’t harm them but is deadly to reds. The 2017 survey results show that red squirrel populations have remained stable in the past year, a sign that… […]
…I had surveys to do the dark fog crept in and most of Scotland woke up to the normality of autumn. Chilly mornings, soggy leaves pasted on the pavements, drizzle and the insatiable need for cup of tea after cup of tea. I secretly love this part of autumn. Although I admit performing surveys is much easier when you are… […]
…they have to stay active all year round and keep on feeding! Squirrelling away food… All through late summer and autumn squirrels frantically scatter-horde food all over the woods. They will move from food supply to food supply and eat what they can, and bury the rest. They have a great memory for finding their caches and will use them… […]
…order to protect Scotland’s core red squirrel populations in Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Highlands and Argyll, the only regions where the red squirrel is still the only squirrel species. Grey Squirrel at Inglismaldie Woods © Jennifer Noble North East Conservation Officer, Emma Sheehy, warned: “These new sightings show that grey squirrels are appearing further north into Kincardineshire than they have in… […]
…your red squirrels – try to get clear shots, ideally in a similar position such as at a feeder, with a good view of the tail as this is often the most distinctive part of the squirrel. You can compare them and create your own photographic ID chart for your local squirrels. Red squirrel on the osprey nest at Loch… […]
