Argaty Red Kites celebrate their other star species with a new red squirrel hide

…and wildlife. It’s also a reminder of just how important it is that we continue to protect red squirrels in the area from more grey squirrel arrivals in the future. The Woodland Hide will be available only by pre-booking. For more information, please visit the Argaty Red Kite project website www.argatyredkites.co.uk or telephone 01786 841373. The Project will also very… […]

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Cycling for Squirrels

…motivating to have a purpose to the hard work and sore legs (Peat Inn is 200 metres above sea level – ooyah!) and if any SSRS supporters would like to push me on I have started a Just Giving page at https://www.justgiving.com/Kensredsquirrelcycle where you can donate. If you do, I’ll dedicate a mile to you on my way to Edinburgh…. […]

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Game-changing grant awarded to South Scotland volunteers

…guided walks organised by volunteer groups to help raise awareness of the plight of the red squirrel. Thanks to the Red Squirrel Survival Trust, a national charity working to prevent the extinction of this endangered species and partner to the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels project, volunteer groups in South Scotland will be able to sustain their surveying and monitoring efforts… […]

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Major boost for Scotland’s red squirrels thanks to National Lottery funding

…it is possible to reverse the decline of our native reds and help them to return to former territories. “Red squirrels are one of Scotland’s most-loved species. Thanks to National Lottery players we will be able to empower communities to help protect not just their local red squirrels, but major populations of the species in Scotland, and ensure that future… […]

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