Original Author: Steve Willis Sometimes trail cameras pick up some pretty unusual animal behaviour… The SSRS team use trail cameras for much of our survey work. As these amazing devices have come down in price their popularity has risen and risen. And for good reason too – they are unobtrusive ways to observe your local wildlife. Even setting… […]
…the template for the whole site and cannot be changed for each group page. You can add a link to the description in your group’s public and private homepages. More information If your query isn’t answered on this page, the links below provide more detailed help: Sign up videos Hub user guide Grey control – you need to have… […]
…your group during this period, each group page on the Community Hub includes a forum that can be used to post questions and discussion topics. There are also several training resources available on our website, including spring survey and Hub training videos. An important note about Virkon-S Virkon-S is a broad-spectrum disinfectant that is issued to volunteers for the… […]
…with the Glenkens Red Squirrel Group and derive much satisfaction from the many comments I receive from people who are supportive of the Group’s work. Believe me, despite the occasional negative comment, it is worth it. Find out more about the Glenkens Red Squirrel Group by liking their Facebook Page, or visiting the Red Squirrel Forum for South Scotland website…. […]
The Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrel (SSRS) team are very saddened by the recent passing of Brian Fishwick, SSRS volunteer and founding member of the Glenkens Red Squirrel Group. Described as a ‘leading light’ by his peers, Brian’s enthusiasm and commitment to the cause has been an inspiration to many and instrumental in the ongoing protection of red squirrel populations across… […]
…in the form of a pink tablet, which is made up for use at a rate of 1% – that is 10 grams (two tablets) per litre of water. It should be made up in fresh water and is recommended to be sprayed (for example with a garden plant sprayer) to thoroughly wet every surface. It can then be left… […]
…sunflower seeds. A suitable mix is: 4 parts peanuts 1 part sunflower seeds 1 part whole maize. Beech nuts, sweet chestnuts and pine nuts are also excellent, if you can afford them. Red squirrels may suffer from calcium deficiency if eating a diet rich in peanuts or sunflower seed, so try to provide an alternative calcium source such as ‘Collo-Cal… […]
…to protect local red squirrel populations. Registered users can keep track of their squirrel sightings, and join a local red squirrel network to connect with others in your area. Once you have become a Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels volunteer you’ll also be able to use the Hub to access training resources and materials and submit and view your data online…. […]
…one autumn squirrelpox struck, and they were all gone in a few weeks. So we had to move, didn’t we… Before coming to Galloway, I was on the Biology staff at Newcastle University, where I lectured for years on conservation biology, including the devastating worldwide effects of invasive species introductions. It was natural, therefore, for me to work for more… […]
