…the more sightings we receive the better our understanding will be.” Grey squirrels are a non-native species that was first introduced to Britain in Victorian times, and they are recognised as the main threat to the red squirrel’s future in Scotland. Larger and more robust, they out-compete native reds for resources. In the south of Scotland some grey squirrels also… […]
…ensure that all garden feeding stations are regularly cleaned with an anti-viral solution such as Virkon S, which is available to purchase online in tablet and powder form. If you see any sick red squirrels or grey squirrels at the feeding stations, please take them down and contact squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk. All other sightings can be reported through our website at https://scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sightings/…. […]
…see red squirrels. Can you spot any unusual coat colourings or markings in your local squirrels? Why not share them with us on Facebook? Emma Rawling, originally from Australia, is the Project Officer for the south west region and also coordinates the annual squirrel survey across the whole of south Scotland. Click here for more information on our project team…. […]
…today is the presence of the invasive non-native grey squirrel, which were first introduced in the late 1800s and soon replaced red squirrels throughout most of the UK. Larger and more robust, grey squirrels outcompete reds for resources such as food and living space, making it difficult for red squirrels to successfully breed and for their young to survive. Saving… […]
…ha ha! Pun intended! Come winter squirrels will spend some time on home maintenance. Dreys need to be cosy and weather-proof and any one individual may use more than one drey within it’s home range. Dreys may also be used by more than one squirrel! A dense bundle of sticks, lined inside with grass, moss, lichen, and fur- the dreys… […]
…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… […]
…the wood into feeder boxes in only 2 days! The squirrel survey is carried out each spring during March and April. It’s a huge undertaking, only possible with the efforts of volunteers. There are 115 survey sites across south Scotland, and each survey site needs four feeder boxes. Feeder boxes are cleaned and re-used most of the time, but we… […]
…‘I’ve been guerrilla knitting for quite a few years now along with running the Deeside Knitwits community knitting group. Each year we make a knitted installation to help raise awareness and funds for local charities. We started off showing our knitted nonsense at Voluntary Services Aberdeen’s Easter Anguston Farm in Peterculter. Our projects included a 20 metre long snake,… […]
…animal. Specific instructions for the use of Virkon ®S by volunteers in the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels annual Spring Survey are available to review online within the community hub resources. Please note that Virkon ®S is not suitable for use indoors, and is not safe for humans. It is classified as an irritant and should always be handled following the… […]
