…what you up to today? Sandy: I’m here in sunny Moray to help you guys at Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels raise awareness about the project and meet as many folk as I can! We red squirrels appreciate your efforts. Steve: Thanks for the help Sandy, you’re always popular. Moray’s a great place for red squirrels- loads of conifer woodland and,… […]
…you have a reasonable chance of seeing red squirrels year-round and the best time of day to see them is the morning. In the summer they can be seen throughout the day but again your best chance of seeing them is morning or early evening. Once you’ve wandered off the beaten track, search for signs of squirrels. Although squirrels (particularly… […]
…over to the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) who have the expertise, infrastructure, and experience to ensure he would be given the best chance. The SSPCA kept Rusty in a large outdoor cage, full of branches and all the right types of natural food. Here he met and interacted with other red squirrels. Photo: Colin… […]
…participating in operational surveys to helping out at events, volunteers of all backgrounds can help ensure red squirrels continue to have a home in Scotland. Get involved Frequently asked questions How does the project control grey squirrel numbers? We use live-trapping in cage-traps according to best practice guidelines, and then dispatch the animal in the most humane way possible…. […]
…non-native grey squirrels, pine martens and red squirrels have evolved to co-exist in our natural ecosystem. However, a new paper from Queen’s University Belfast and University of St Andrews suggests that in non-native conifer forests, the presence of pine martens may cause a decline in red squirrels. The predator’s appetite switches from grey squirrels – which are often absent in… […]
…time. Hopefully the weather will improve in time for the survey! © Raymond Leinster Why take part? Volunteering with the spring survey is not only a great way gain some experience in carrying out survey work, it’s also a good excuse to get outdoors at one of the best times of the year for spending time in nature. Many of… […]
Original Author: Gill Hatcher They may not be visiting our gardens as often, but autumn is one of the busiest times of year for red squirrels. It’s also the best time to get out into nature and see them in action as they prepare for the winter months ahead. What could be better on a crisp October day than… […]
…boxes to collect hairs and these, once analysed, showed that the number of red squirrels recorded in these woodlands are increasing year on year, suggesting more and more red squirrels are taking advantage of the free treats on offer. “But the best news is that we’ve got no trace of grey squirrels, which tend to drive reds away from local… […]
…Trust and a team of partners progress their plans to apply for a full National Lottery grant at a later date. During the 12-month development phase the countrywide team will develop the methodology for large scale grey squirrel fertility control, plan audience engagement and activity programmes and write a conservation plan. In addition, team members will work together to collect… […]
…to have a popular spot in your garden. Go on a scavenger hunt Before venturing out to your local park or woodland why not write up a quick checklist of signs of squirrels to look out for? Take a look at our handy hints and tips of what to keep an eye out for in Autumn – if you… […]
