As we celebrate the fifth annual Great Scottish Squirrel Survey (running from the 2nd – 8th October), when recording those all-important sightings, how can we ensure that the squirrels we’re spotting are indeed the species we believe? When a sighting is brief – perhaps seen from a moving vehicle, or a fleeting glimpse of a furry tail in a… […]
…was heaving with lice, fleas and the odd tick. After some research, we learned that it was safe to use an Ivermectin based mite treatment for birds which worked well. We estimated him to be about 4 to 5 weeks old. Rusty as a tiny kitten, when he was first brought into the vets. We carried him around in a… […]
…Squirrels staff to resume outdoor work were our Grey Squirrel Officers, who returned on the 1st June, working alone and applying control measures that have been set in place by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels. We are now issuing measures that will allow priority grey squirrel control volunteers to return to work where they can do… […]
…over these next few months, and for many squirrels it’s make or break. Autumn is the point in year when there is the most natural food available to squirrels. As trees set their seed in late summer squirrels eagerly anticipate the feast to come. They often start eating and gathering various fruits and seeds whilst they are still ripening. They… […]
…monitor squirrel populations over time and forms the basis of long-term plans for red squirrel conservation. Ann-Marie added: “It is important for people to continue to find ways to connect with nature during lockdown and a great way to do this is through window wildlife watching. They can still help protect Scotland’s red squirrels by reporting sightings through our website.”… […]
Original Author: Emma Rawling, Project Officer for South West Scotland How many different red squirrels are visiting your garden, park or wood? Have you ever tried to distinguish and identify them? Well, here’s how you can – why not give it a try this winter? How many different red squirrels are visiting your garden, park or wood? Have… […]
…many points where red and grey squirrels crossover so it is important that we work with the project partners, the vast team of dedicated volunteers and local landowners to ensure red squirrels continue to thrive in the west. Kate Thomson Hello! My name is Kate Thomson and I am very excited to be in post here in the South West… […]
…counts should at least enable us to judge whether our local population is increasing, stable or decreasing year on year, which is what we really want to know. Look at our results to date in the chart below. Average garden counts each month for red squirrels around Gatehouse for 2017-20. The number of contributing venues has varied from 15 to… […]
…to get out squirrel spotting? Why not make your own squirrels? All you need is two toilet roll tubes, a pair of scissors and some paints, colouring crayons, pencils or pens for decorating. Follow the link below for our easy to follow, step by step guide: DOWNLOAD Build your own binoculars Wildlife watchers in the making can now build their… […]
Young squirrels are making their first trips out into the woods this month. Keep your eyes open for mini-squirrels with fresh fluffy tails and let us know where you spotted them. We’d love to hear if squirrels are breeding near you! Our native red squirrel is a truly endearing wee creature. More demure and delicate in appearance, than the… […]
