Red Squirrel Rambles

…us in the following ways: Facebook: Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Twitter: @ScotSquirrels Email: squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk   Ramble Responsibly Know the code before you go, and visit the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for practical advice and guidance. Coronavirus update: please ensure you adhere to the latest guidelines issued by the Scottish Government, in regards to travel, leisure and socialising outdoors https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/.  … […]

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How can mathematical modelling help save red squirrels in Scotland?

…of grey squirrel control operations, the likely spread of grey squirrels beyond the Highland Boundary Line and the impacts of forest management scenarios on red squirrel survival in designated ‘stronghold’ sites. A red squirrel infected with squirrelpox. Squirrelpox is carried by grey squirrels without causing them any harm. Red squirrels do not typically have immunity and the disease will be… […]

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SNOW DAY!

…potentially, work with children. Get out and make one, yourselves, the next time that there’s a big dump of snow! Please post any pictures of your snow squirrels (or their woodland friends) on our Facebook page, after you “like” it: https://www.facebook.com/SavingScotlandsRedSquirrels While you’re out there, keep an eye out for either squirrel species and record them here on our website…. […]

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This Year's Sightings