…a feeder, right next to the truck door. A couple of steps and job sorted, dead easy. The problem is, I had to make a detour of approximately 18 miles each way due to a locked gate! For another survey site I clocked up five miles of walking and that was after using my truck as much as possible (I… […]
…vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The Trust manages a network of 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement. The Trust champions red squirrels through its policy and campaigning work, and has made a long-term commitment to red squirrel conservation since 2009. It is the lead partner and… […]
…in Scotland The emphasis in the Framework on habitat connectivity is very positive, however connecting habitats will also enhance the ability of grey squirrels and other INNS to spread. Grey squirrel control and monitoring should be considered in the management planning for all of the landscape elements included in the Framework, i.e., Nature Networks, 30 by 30 protected areas, nature… […]
…throughout, so maybe enough people paid attention and avoided the squirrels. Sometimes putting a specific message on signs catches people’s attention better. This sign was put up in Angus last autumn. The main issue here was an avenue of hazels nearby which was attracting the local red squirrels. Autumn is also a bad time for road casualties as young animals… […]
…Squirrel Survey was launched in 2019 and received almost 1000 squirrel sightings from across Scotland in just one week. Each record verified by a Conservation Officer before being added to the project’s sightings map and the official Scottish Squirrel Database. The results from this year’s survey will be published later in 2020 and will create a comparison of red and… […]
…plenty of robins, blackbirds and wood pigeons. I think everyone should give camera trapping a go and I’d consider it a worthwhile investment for anyone interested in recording what may live in their garden. You will have to consider camera placement depending on what you want to record. The two things we always pay attention to are glare and unwanted… […]
…July/August until September/October each year, probably reflecting the amount and variety of food in the woods beyond our gardens. Squirrels feed on fungi and tree seeds as they mature in late summer, as well as caching them for later consumption. They just don’t seem to need us at this point in their year! There is a rise in our average… […]
…for signs of feeding, a great way to tell if squirrels are in the area. Cones are a favourite of squirrels so you will often find them nibbled on the ground. A messy chewed cone is most likely a squirrel , while a neatly chewed cone could be a smaller creature like a mouse. © Elana Bader Squirrels like… […]
…as there are sometimes several males in the chase. If a female decides she is sufficiently impressed with the efforts of a male, she will allow him to mate, indicating this with a soft chattering noise. Gestation lasts 36 to 42 days, after which 3 or 4 kittens are born on average. They are born blind and deaf. The male… […]
…better if you have any group members with a firearm, a licence and plenty of patience. Fortunately we have one such person – our secret weapon! Most of our grey sightings are one-offs, and we suspect these are recent arrivals still on the move. They are like ghosts and defy all control efforts, probably because they have already left before… […]
