Search Results - Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels

Coronavirus: Temporary suspension of SSRS non-essential volunteer work

Posted on 23/12/202023/12/2020 by Keilidh Ewan

…through the Community Hub Grey Squirrel Control Group documents, or by contacting your local Community Engagement Officer or Conservation Officer. We ask those continuing with voluntary control work to keep abreast of any further changes in the Scottish Government’s coronavirus advice and please ensure compliance with coronavirus restrictions in your local authority area by visiting https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/. Survey volunteers All… […]

Argaty Red Kites celebrate their other star species with a new red squirrel hide

Posted on 11/05/201804/10/2018 by

Red squirrels AND red kites? Yes please! We were delighted to hear that a new red squirrel hide will open today at Argaty Red Kites. Located near Doune in Perthshire, Argaty has managed a red kite feeding station since 1996. Previously persecuted to extinction, these native birds of prey were successfully reintroduced to the area by RSPB Scotland…. […]

Busy breeding

Posted on 17/05/201804/10/2018 by

…of factors including availability of food, weather, and body condition. Body weight, closely linked to food abundance, is integral to breeding success; female squirrels must reach a minimum weight to breed (around 280-300g). In areas where food is plentiful, two litters of kittens (or kits) may be born, the first in early spring (Feb/Mar) and the second in summer (May/June)…. […]

Game-changing grant awarded to South Scotland volunteers

Posted on 29/10/202002/11/2020 by Keilidh Ewan

…enable volunteers to detect squirrels, red and grey, much more efficiently, enabling volunteers to identify areas that may be under threat from the non-native grey squirrel. View of squirrel through thermal imager © Scott Country International The new equipment is novel to most people and fun to use, so it will also deliver benefits to community engagement activities such as… […]

Images of Saving Britain’s Native Squirrel

Posted on 21/06/201804/10/2018 by

…year to gain a better understanding of which areas are inhabited by red and grey squirrels, and any population changes that occur with both species. I spent the day with Val, a volunteer in Southern Scotland, and she kindly took me to two different sites that she monitors every two weeks during the survey period. It was lovely to meet… […]

Notice for Spring Survey volunteers

Posted on 03/12/202007/01/2021 by Keilidh Ewan

…you participate in our Autumn Operational Survey, please leave your feeder boxes in situ and continue to store any bait in a sealed container in a cool, dry place for reuse. If you are solely a Spring Survey Participant, please take down your feeder boxes where possible, removing any remaining bait or debris from the feeder to store at home… […]

Welcoming volunteers back into the field this Volunteers’ Week

Posted on 04/06/202104/06/2021 by Keilidh Ewan

…December volunteer announcement, grey squirrel control volunteers can continue their work in the field We ask those looking to return to volunteering, to be proactive in monitoring changing Covid-19 guidelines in your local authority area, by regularly visiting https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/. Prior to commencing any new activities, a Covid-19 Risk Assessment will need to be reviewed. This can be accessed through… […]

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Coronavirus: Temporary suspension of SSRS non-essential volunteer work

Argaty Red Kites celebrate their other star species with a new red squirrel hide

Busy breeding

Game-changing grant awarded to South Scotland volunteers

Images of Saving Britain’s Native Squirrel

Notice for Spring Survey volunteers

Welcoming volunteers back into the field this Volunteers’ Week

This Year's Sightings