…that if it is running about happily, it is likely that it is simply shedding its winter coat, or moulting. In fact red squirrels have two moults a year, in the spring and the autumn. Starting at the head and working its way down the body to the base of the tail, the moult can take up to six weeks… […]
…the links below for the activity sheet: DOWNLOAD ANSWERS Colouring printouts What squirrels eat A dot-to-dot colouring sheet. Download the printable PDF: DOWNLOAD Colour in the red squirrel’s coat Red squirrels can come in a variety of colours, what will this one be? Download the printable PDF: DOWNLOAD Get creative with this fluffy red Can you create texture with your… […]
…how resourceful and adaptable these animals are. It is very unlikely local red squirrel population numbers as a whole will be affected, especially as this is not the red squirrel breeding season. A bigger question is, if these extreme weather events become more and more common, will they begin to have a serious impact on red squirrel populations? Our lead… […]
…squirrel monitoring effort to help improve baseline data and allow for targeted grey squirrel management Provide training for volunteers in grey squirrel management Ensure a reduction in grey squirrel sightings by targeted trapping activity – including a trap loan scheme Increase community awareness and interest in red squirrel conservation across the project area via social media, website, agricultural events/shows and… […]
…In the future, we may be faced with squirrelpox in the Central Lowlands’ grey squirrel populations and it will be imperative that grey squirrel densities along the Highland Line are kept to a sufficiently low level, ensuring that there is insufficient circulating disease to be readily transmitted to neighbouring red squirrels. Where red squirrels do succumb locally to the disease,… […]
…our volunteer network directory to find out if there is a group operating in your area. Contact us or join our online Community Hub to express interest. Join a local volunteer network Landscape-scale community action is the key to the long-term survival of Scotland’s red squirrels. The project is supporting red squirrel networks across our priority areas. The networks are… […]
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…the species, their habitat and efforts to protect them. The ‘Red Squirrel Ramble’ trails guide walkers through ancient and historic woodlands, as well as scenic areas where red squirrels have made a recent comeback thanks to conservation efforts. Interactive walks are available at Hazlehead Park in Aberdeen, Atholl Estates’ Glen Tilt in Blair Atholl, RSPB Scotland’s Loch Lomond Reserve and… […]
…SSRS. It has been rewarding in so many ways and a privilege to be part of the well organised and dedicated squirrel squad here in the north east.” If you are interested in assisting in red squirrel conservation activities in your local area, there are lots of ways to get involved! Join a volunteer Red Squirrel Group: There… […]
…unusual year with an increase in people spending time in the Scottish outdoors, we would love the public to once again head outside and help us increase our sightings to improve our understanding of Scotland’s squirrel populations”. Conservation Officer for Tayside Susie McNaughton said: “With ample nature food sources available and leaves falling, autumn is an ideal time to spot… […]
