…so on. One of our survey volunteers, Gus, was away with his class on a field trip to Mar Lodge Estate in the Cairngorms. A stunning place a with a lot of wildlife, as any of you who have ever watched BBC Autumn or Winterwatch will know. Gus set up his camera in the woods and put a wee bit… […]
…Officer or squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk if needed Can the Hub be used from a mobile? Yes, when connected to WiFi or data roaming, all the usual functionalities of the Hub work on a mobile, including viewing your sightings or reporting a new one, and inputting your data. Volunteer FAQs How do I sign up as a volunteer on the Hub? SSRS volunteers… […]
The Great Scottish Squirrel Survey This Red Squirrel Week we’re calling on people all over Scotland to get outdoors, explore nature and be on the lookout for tufted ears and bushy tails for the return of the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey. Report your sightings of both red and grey squirrels between 2-8 October to provide us with a snapshot of… […]
…the wood. With the help of local communities we can conserve our native red squirrels for the long-term so that many more generations will be able to enjoy the antics of these wonderful animals. Liz Gunby: Community Engagement Officer – South Scotland Originally an art teacher, my background is in Education and Community Development. My role is to recruit… […]
…for the squirrelpox virus and taking action to stop it reaching red populations. To achieve this we need people to submit their sightings around Stirling, so we know how close the populations are to each other in this region. ©Leigh Claxton Moving forward we are also keen to hear from anyone who would be happy to help us control grey… […]
…attracted to gardens by the promise of pinching food put out for birds, or in some cases by specific food (and feeders) put out for the squirrels. There are a few things to be aware if you are going to feed red squirrels, so that the supplementary feeding doesn’t inadvertently harm the squirrels. Do: Feed them natural food – peanuts,… […]
…can make a big difference to our efforts.” Sightings can be reported year-round at scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sightings. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is a partnership project led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and supported by the Scottish Government and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players, along with other partners. For further information please contact Nicole Still, nstill@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk, 07423 028689… […]
We often say that we couldn’t save Scotland’s red squirrels without the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, and we mean it! Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is a pretty big team. We have 19 full-time members of staff, rising to 27 during the summer months. Whether we’re carrying out grey squirrel control work, engaging with local communities… […]
Where to see Red Squirrels Scotland is home to around 75% of the UK red squirrel population, 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… […]
