…characteristics of the smallpox and chickenpox viruses, it is not classified directly within the Parapoxvirus group – it is an outlier. Carried by American grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) without effect, squirrelpox is commonly found in greys from Ontario down to the Carolinas of Eastern North America. It is not known when squirrelpox came to UK but it was first confirmed… […]
…Lottery players. Lucy Casot, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in Scotland, said: “Many of us have a soft spot for red squirrels and sighting one in the flesh is an exciting but sadly, increasingly rare experience. Thanks to National Lottery players’ support, organisations and communities can now join forces to help protect and care for Scotland’s red squirrel population.”… […]
…with huge benefits to us, the squirrels, and the good folks of Wood Recyclability. A completed red squirrel feeder box out in the wild. Photograph: Steve Willis. Steve Willis joined Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels as Project Officer for North East Scotland in 2012; however, he has been involved in red squirrel conservation in the north east (and elsewhere) since… […]
…is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project. Visit website NatureScot NatureScot is the Scottish Government’s statutory advisor on the conservation, enhancement, enjoyment, understanding and sustainable use of our natural heritage. NatureScot has taken a leading role in red squirrel conservation since the species was first identified as a priority species in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. NatureScot is… […]
…greys from a stronghold increases as the habitat quality in the woodland within and surrounding the stronghold improves. Model predictions indicating the percentage chance of ‘seropositive’ (squirreplox carrying) greys squirrels in Scotland that would occur without grey squirrel control. Today the threat of squirrelpox outbreaks is still restricted to the south. Managing squirrelpox in South Scotland For the… […]
…us in the following ways: Facebook: Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Twitter: @ScotSquirrels Email: squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Ramble Responsibly Know the code before you go, and visit the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for practical advice and guidance. Coronavirus update: please ensure you adhere to the latest guidelines issued by the Scottish Government, in regards to travel, leisure and socialising outdoors https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/. … […]
…of habitat the squirrel was spotted in. Having a basic knowledge of tree identification comes in helpful here and sharing this allows us to investigate which habitats squirrels appear to be thriving in. Spotting the difference between a coniferous and deciduous tree in autumn is simple. Deciduous trees with broad leaves, change colour and often lose their leaves at this… […]
