…Ganzenmueller said: “After years of grey squirrel sightings I‘ve finally seen a red squirrel in my back garden. I was so excited, I couldn’t believe my eyes. I only have a small garden, but Duthie Park is not far away.” Dr Gwen Maggs added: “On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing it’s appropriate to say that this… […]
…trap-hosts and dispatchers) Traps must not be set while the suspension is in place. If you have traps that are currently open please secure them shut immediately, as long as it is safe for you to do so. If you are unable to do so or have any concerns about travelling to your traps please contact your local Conservation Officer… […]
…to protect local red squirrel populations. Registered users can keep track of their squirrel sightings, and join a local red squirrel network to connect with others in your area. Once you have become a Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels volunteer you’ll also be able to use the Hub to access training resources and materials and submit and view your data online…. […]
…area to please remove wildlife feeders from your gardens in order to avoid spreading the disease to healthy red squirrels visiting the feeders. Squirrelpox is a virus carried by grey squirrels without causing them any harm. However, if spread to red squirrels the disease is deadly. Feeding stations can encourage both species to come into close contact and increase the… […]
…Squirrels has come in the past few years. Last week we attended the Helping It Happen Awards, where we were a finalist in the conservation category. Run by project partner Scottish Land & Estates, the awards are intended to highlight how landowners and rural businesses across Scotland play a key role in enabling and supporting success in rural areas. Landowners… […]
…greyer winter hair. One final note: there are diseases that can spread between birds and mammals at feeders, and mouldy peanuts, for example, can develop toxins. Feeders should be emptied of old food periodically and scrubbed (just as you would wash up dirty plates before using them again). If you suspect disease in any of the visitors to the food… […]
…also scattered northwards across Tayside and much of the south of Scotland. However, the National Lottery-funded project appears to be making good progress in its ambition to maintain Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park as a ‘red only’ zone, with work in the wider Stirling area also beginning to having a positive impact. The concentration of red squirrel sightings… […]
…forgetful it won’t take long for them to return to your garden once food is made available again . O ut with an outbreak , people can help reduce the risk of another outbreak by keeping feeders clean, ideally with an anti-viral solution such as Virkon-S. This will also help other garden wildlife stay healthy. Sightings such as this one… […]
…you can get involved in your area. 23 September, 10am – 1pm: Argaty Red Kites, Doune 24 September, 11am – 4pm: Benmore Botanic Garden, Dunoon 30 September, 10am – 4pm: National Park Visitor Centre, Balmaha 1 October, 10am – 4pm: The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, Aberfoyle For more information, visit our Facebook event page or contact Mary-Anne Collis: mcollis@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk… […]
…meaning you stand a better chance of seeing them here than almost anywhere else in the country. The map highlights just some of the locations where you can see red squirrels. If you are lucky enough to spot one, please remember to submit a squirrel sighting following your visit – it can make a big difference! Report a Squirrel Sighting… […]