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Speaking up for Red Squirrels in the Consultation on Scotland’s Strategic Framework for Biodiversity

Posted on 30/11/2023 by Guest Blogger

…restoration areas, National Parks and National Nature Reserves Consideration should also be given to connectivity of optimal red squirrel habitat by including a sufficient proportion of native conifers in native woodland planting plans to support red squirrel populations, particularly in red squirrel priority areas. (c) Keilidh Ewan Below is a selection of questions from the consultation that I feel are… […]

Three creative ways to go squirrel spotting this Red Squirrel Week

Posted on 24/09/202024/09/2020 by Keilidh Ewan

…the greatest things about the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey is that anyone can take part, from absolutely anywhere in Scotland. Be it from your back garden, your local park or the wider countryside, we want to hear all about what you’ve seen between 21-27 September. Here are a few fun activities for the whole family to join in with and… […]

Cosy hideouts

Posted on 01/12/201605/11/2019 by ssrs_admin

…dreys. Unlike summer dreys, which are open platforms, similar in design to birds’ nests, winter dreys are broadly spherical and enclosed, but for a small entrance hole. They are constructed of interwoven twigs on the outside with softer furnishings of moss and dried leaves to give some home comforts on the inside. New dreys are usually built, and existing ones… […]

The Adventures of Sandy the Squirrel

Posted on 06/04/201502/03/2020 by ssrs_admin

…I think you’re a bit bigger than your average squirrel. Rosie looks grand to me. Sandy: You could be onto something there Steve. Anyway, I best be off and have a wander around the site and make some more pals. Hope you have a fun day and keep up the good work. Steve: Always a pleasure Sandy, always a pleasure…. […]

An update on the Heathhall squirrelpox outbreak

Posted on 03/05/201806/01/2020 by ssrs_admin

…always have a home in Dumfries and Galloway. Things you can do to help protect red squirrels Do not install feeder boxes in public forests Clean your garden wildlife feeders regularly with an anti-viral solution such as Virkon S Report any grey squirrel sightings at scottishsquirrels.org.uk If you see a red squirrel that looks unwell, contact us at squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk… […]

Ministerial approval for red squirrels

Posted on 01/11/201303/03/2020 by ssrs_admin

…Paul Wheelhouse MSP, to Southesk Estate in Angus to see the vital work undertaken by Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS). During his visit, Mr. Wheelhouse had an opportunity to inspect squirrel traps in the area and discuss the most recent developments with Project Manager Dr Mel Tonkin. The meeting also provided an opportunity to showcase the project and demonstrate how… […]

Sprinting Winter Squirrels

Posted on 17/03/201709/10/2019 by ssrs_admin

…10 weeks, although they may continue to use the breeding drey for another month or so, as long as mum will tolerate them. As this winter has been a relatively mild one, red squirrels have been more active than they would have been, as the need to stay warm in their dreys is slightly less urgent. This is good news… […]

A red squirrel treasure hunt

Posted on 30/11/201706/01/2020 by ssrs_admin

…your hand. It’s a chance to make a more personal connection with an animal we often only get a fleeting glimpse of high in the trees, or watch from the safe distance of a hide or a kitchen window. Of course, if you come across a cache of cones, try not to disturb it too much as its owner might… […]

Local update: getting into the squirrel spirit

Posted on 10/11/201706/01/2020 by ssrs_admin

Original Author: Mary-Anne Collis Conservation Officer Mary-Anne Collis gives us an update on what’s been happening in Argyll, Trossachs and Stirlingshire. We’ve been very busy in the Argyll, Trossachs and Stirlingshire region this year. I’ve been on a personal mission to say hello to as many people as possible, spreading the word about submitting your squirrel sightings, both red… […]

News: Record participation in national squirrel survey

Posted on 08/12/202005/03/2021 by Keilidh Ewan

…outdoors. Both species seen throughout the week were reported to scottishsquirrels.org.uk for inclusion in a national database that directly influences conservation action. A total of 548 grey squirrel and 2612 red squirrel sightings were reported to the project during the survey, almost eight times as many sightings as would be reported in a typical week and almost four times the… […]

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Speaking up for Red Squirrels in the Consultation on Scotland’s Strategic Framework for Biodiversity

Three creative ways to go squirrel spotting this Red Squirrel Week

Cosy hideouts

The Adventures of Sandy the Squirrel

An update on the Heathhall squirrelpox outbreak

Ministerial approval for red squirrels

Sprinting Winter Squirrels

A red squirrel treasure hunt

Local update: getting into the squirrel spirit

News: Record participation in national squirrel survey

This Year's Sightings