News: The Great Scottish Squirrel Survey returns in an important year for squirrel sightings

…is working in priority areas across Scotland to protect red squirrels from the spread of the non-native grey squirrel. Gill Hatcher, SSRS Communications & Engagement Officer said: “We are asking everyone in Scotland to go out and enjoy the outdoors during Red Squirrel Week, look out for both red and grey squirrels and add your sightings to our online map… […]

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

…objective: protect and support the recovery of vulnerable and important species and habitats? (c) Keilidh Ewan If you would like to respond to the consultation, please complete the template below with your personalised answers and send to biodiversityconsultation@gov.scot. You can also additionally send it to your MSP if you wish (changing the addressee). Be sure to include your own insights… […]

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Grey squirrel control: connecting the dots

  If you are volunteering your time to help with grey squirrel control in your local patch, you might feel like your efforts are a drop in the ocean. But stay connected with the project and you’ll see the difference we can make when we all work together.   The greatest threat to the red squirrel’s future in Scotland is… […]

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Can red squirrels weather the storm?

…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 project partner the Scottish Wildlife Trust is calling on the Scottish Government to urgently scale up action to tackle the nature and climate crises together. Add your voice by signing the petition here…. […]

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News: Take a red squirrel ramble with new digital walking routes

…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… […]

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Great Scottish Squirrel Survey 2021: the results

…who helped spread the word and organise events. Together we have helped spread red squirrel awareness across Scotland and collected valuable information that will help inform future conservation action. And a special thank you to all our volunteer sightings verifiers. Remember you can submit a squirrel sighting all year round – let us know what you see by reporting on… […]

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Tayside

…science by joining our growing network of monitoring volunteers Help protect red squirrels in your local community by signing-up as a volunteer dispatcher Help prevent the spread of squirrelpox by cleaning your garden feeders regularly with anti-viral solution or get involved with our annual squirrelpox testing efforts Send any found dead red squirrels for post mortem to the Royal (Dick)… […]

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Privacy Policy

…effectively in response to your sighting. We also use your personal data to enable us to manage your trapping and survey contributions. e) To enable you to use the Community Hub If you are a registered user of the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Community Hub, we collect your personal data for administration purposes, for example: To enable you to have… […]

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This Year's Sightings