…affection for their native reds. Choosing to feature them on our country’s money feels like a solid statement – the red squirrel belongs in Scotland. We also hope that having this iconic species in people’s wallets, pockets and purses will serve as a friendly reminder that continued conservation effort is essential for ensuring they will always have a home here…. […]
…its presence, the benchmark. As you will all know so well, these charming and intelligent creatures never fail to delight. I take enormous pleasure in having them around – and in! – the house when I am at home in Scotland. They are such inquisitive and delightful characters; they have even been known to hunt down a few of their… […]
…digitally, or to print out and display in a car window or your home. Please refrain from displaying posters in public spaces at this time to adhere to government guidelines. Download Poster PDF | Download Poster Image For those living elsewhere in Tweeddale, please ensure that all garden feeding stations are regularly cleaned with an anti-viral solution such as Virkon… […]
…doing red squirrel conservation? Are you a landowner, land manager, keeper, forester, pest controller, home owner or similar? If so, we are interested in what you currently do to contribute towards red squirrel conservation. That could be any of the following: Manage woodlands for the the benefit of red squirrels Report red and grey squirrel sightings to SSRS Perform structured… […]
…core of volunteers with their varied and wide range of skills. I look forward to welcoming more members in the coming months and years to help us so that red squirrels can continue to thrive in their rightful home. If you would like to get involved with red squirrel conservation within the East Wigtownshire area please get in touch… […]
Where to see Red Squirrels Scotland is home to around 75% of the UK red squirrel population, meaning you stand a better chance of seeing them here than almost anywhere else in the country. The map highlights just some of the locations where you can see red squirrels. If you are lucky enough to spot one, please remember to submit… […]
…interesting facts about red squirrels: they are excellent home-builders and expert insulators. Squirrel nests (called dreys) are made from all sorts of sturdy and cosy materials. From the outside they might look like a messy ball of twigs, but they won’t fall apart that easily! Squirrel dreys are often so well insulated with moss, leaves and feathers that no heat… […]
…home town, where it has now replaced the red squirrels). What I saw was an amazing acrobat, an intelligent trickster, a curious coward, and a cute fluffy critter which was perfectly balanced with its native habitat, just as the red squirrel is in much of Scotland and should be in the rest of the United Kingdom. The ancestor of all… […]
…participating in operational surveys to helping out at events, volunteers of all backgrounds can help ensure red squirrels continue to have a home in Scotland. Get involved Frequently asked questions How does the project control grey squirrel numbers? We use live-trapping in cage-traps according to best practice guidelines, and then dispatch the animal in the most humane way possible…. […]
Welcome to the brand new Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels website! Please have a look around. Like before, the site is the place to find out about the latest project news, get in touch with the team and of course report your squirrel sightings. However it’s much more than that – scottishsquirrels.org.uk is now home to the Saving Scotland’s… […]
