…city and its outskirts. In the South of Scotland a mix of the two species remain, with volunteer groups working hard to lower grey densities in the region. Grey squirrels were introduced to Scotland in Victorian times and have since replaced the native red squirrel in many parts of the country. They out-compete reds for food and living space and… […]
…sightings page on our website. Our reaction starts with trying to find out more information and evidence of any grey squirrel presence. This can include working with the community for further support and using trail cameras for monitoring. If a grey squirrel is detected, we then move on to trapping. What are some of the challenges you face? As this… […]
…the end of the summer period. Midday Rest In the summer when the weather is warmer, red squirrels will often spend their mornings foraging, playing and tending to their dreys. During the heat of midday, they will rest in their dreys, on twig platforms, or on branches, before venturing back out later in the day. As such, if you want… […]
…to complete, and in the autumn the whole process begins again in the opposite direction, from the base of the tail and moving up towards the head. The glorious fluffy tail and ear tips only moult once a year. The tail begins its moult in June and can take until September to complete. We often get sent photographs of squirrels… […]
…other develop. Our Aims: To protect, identify and strengthen red squirrel populations in our area. Encourage the expansion of current red squirrel populations in our area. Support neighbouring red squirrel groups to establish themselves where possible. Promote better understanding and support for red squirrels in the Borders generally by delivering presentations and through attendance at local events etc. Funding: Obtaining… […]
…what you find! Click the link below for the scavenger hunt checklist: DOWNLOAD Try our word search We’ve hidden away 10 squirrel related words, can you find them? Click the links below for the word search puzzle: DOWNLOAD ANSWERS Fill in the blanks Can you help us tell the story of Scotland’s red squirrel by filling in the blanks? Click… […]
…and the wall. This winter another was seen feeding on peanuts beside our visitor centre, several hundred metres from the nearest tree. They are regularly seen in our neighbours’ gardens too, pilfering the nuts left out for the birds. Truly, theirs has been the most remarkable recovery. Red squirrels on Argaty © Lynn Bowser Their comeback is not… […]
…for just over two years before joining the SSRS. Previously I was a fixed-term residential volunteer at the Scottish Dolphin Centre where I ran community talks, assisted volunteers and completed Shorewatch surveys. I also currently volunteer for local charity, Greyhope Bay. I understand how important it is to ensure the continued survival of our native red squirrel species, and I… […]
…us by using the hashtag #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey. Don’t forget to follow us on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook for the latest Great Scottish Squirrel Survey news. Get Involved There are a variety of outdoor and online events happening throughout the Survey week, see below & check out our events page for more details. If you are a member of a… […]
