Red Squirrel Rambles

…the forests of Dumfries and Galloway in an interactive app that will guide you on your adventure. Explore with the opportunity of wild encounters, discover more about red squirrels, complete challenges and collect tokens as you go. And of course, if you see a squirrel while walking, we want to hear about it!   Download a Red Squirrel Ramble today… […]

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How can mathematical modelling help save red squirrels in Scotland?

…numbers, but this would be followed by disease fade-out and the red population would be able to increase in density back to pre-infection levels. When grey squirrels were controlled in regions beyond the Fleet Basin stronghold (such as from the south of the stronghold to Gatehouse of Fleet) reds were protected in the stronghold and could spread into the regions… […]

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SNOW DAY!

…office work until tomorrow, I decided to take a snow day so that I could go out and play… Snow squirrel reported in my garden on 3 March. Image: Paul McDonald.   I spent most of the morning out on the farm, taking a tip out of Emma’s book and doing some tracking. Tracks found included: sheep (shocking!), roe deer,… […]

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Coronavirus: all SSRS outdoor volunteer work suspended

…trap-hosts and dispatchers) Traps must not be set while the suspension is in place. If you have traps that are currently open please secure them shut immediately, as long as it is safe for you to do so. If you are unable to do so or have any concerns about travelling to your traps please contact your local Conservation Officer… […]

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This Year's Sightings