…red squirrel population north of the Highland Boundary Line. Dr. Mel Tonkin, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Project Manager said: “Grey squirrels have continued to spread in some parts of southern Scotland, particularly in the eastern Borders and in the Nithsdale area of Dumfriesshire. It is vital that the work we do in priority areas is stepped up to make sure… […]
…arranged for a red squirrel hide and Community Base to be built in Barhill Wood, which overlooks the town of Kirkcudbright. It is hoped that this will raise awareness of red squirrels in the town and will encourage local children to get involved in the conservation of the species. The community base is open to all local community groups to… […]
…now repeatedly been shown to depress grey squirrel presence without adversely affecting red squirrel populations! Whatever, we intend to keep on watching, counting and enjoying the red squirrels in our gardens… Find out more about the Gatehouse Squirrel Group and how you can get involved here. Or visit the SSRS Network Directory to explore volunteer network groups near you…. […]
…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… […]
…squirrelpox hotspot (the south of Scotland) and think a red squirrel looks poorly. Verification Our job is to look at each sighting to make sure that all the details are correct including the grid reference; we have had the occasional sighting seeming to indicate a squirrel swimming in the North Sea! It is a huge job going through the… […]
…aren’t any others in the area. In Helensburgh however, no red squirrels had been recorded in living memory, only greys. That changed last year with a report of a red squirrel on the outskirts of the town, followed by further red sightings this year on the other side. So, now that you know how the whole thing works, please get… […]
…feeder boxes in two survey tetrads (two by two kilomtere squares). Peanuts make great bait because they attract everything, including squirrels and pine martens, so they’re perfect for squirrel presence/absence surveys like this one. There are around 300 of these tetrads covering potential squirrel habitat all over Scotland and together the results will show where there are no squirrels, where… […]
…with the simple (but effective) feeder boxes we use for our surveys of red and grey squirrels. Up in Aberdeenshire, we work closely with a fantastic social enterprise to make them. Below is the story of how some waste wood ends up coming back to life. Wood Recyclability Ltd was established in 1997 to offer adults with learning difficulties (trainees)… […]
