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Coronavirus: Temporary suspension of SSRS non-essential volunteer work

Posted on 23/12/202023/12/2020 by Keilidh Ewan

…through the Community Hub Grey Squirrel Control Group documents, or by contacting your local Community Engagement Officer or Conservation Officer. We ask those continuing with voluntary control work to keep abreast of any further changes in the Scottish Government’s coronavirus advice and please ensure compliance with coronavirus restrictions in your local authority area by visiting https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/. Survey volunteers All… […]

An Autumn Overview of Tree ID

Posted on 12/11/2019 by Keilidh Ewan

…these could have been blown over from elsewhere, so remember to take your surroundings into consideration. There are some handy mobile apps that you can use to help your detective work in the field, such as the Woodland Trust’s free tree ID app which guides you step-by-step through each feature you may find. It’s all in a name A top… […]

Southern Uplands Partnership Guest Blog: Funding Success for Red Squirrel Recovery Network

Posted on 15/11/202315/11/2023 by Guest Blogger

…over £250,000 are assessed in two rounds. Red Squirrel recovery Network has initially been granted round one development funding of £158,600 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, allowing it to progress with its plans. Detailed proposals are then considered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund at second round, where a final decision is made on the full funding award. As… […]

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

Posted on 11/05/201804/10/2018 by

Red squirrels AND red kites? Yes please! We were delighted to hear that a new red squirrel hide will open today at Argaty Red Kites. Located near Doune in Perthshire, Argaty has managed a red kite feeding station since 1996. Previously persecuted to extinction, these native birds of prey were successfully reintroduced to the area by RSPB Scotland…. […]

Community action in Galloway

Posted on 23/08/201706/01/2020 by ssrs_admin

…better if you have any group members with a firearm, a licence and plenty of patience. Fortunately we have one such person – our secret weapon! Most of our grey sightings are one-offs, and we suspect these are recent arrivals still on the move. They are like ghosts and defy all control efforts, probably because they have already left before… […]

Spotting the elusive Scottish Red Squirrel

Posted on 26/06/201527/02/2020 by ssrs_admin

…may be one of many homes for a single squirrel. Be patient. Some people are lucky enough to have red squirrels visit their gardens on a regular basis, but if like me you’re not one of them, wherever you choose to squirrel-watch you’ll have to be quiet and patient because red squirrels are notoriously shy animals. Record your sighting on… […]

Knowledge Fair – celebrating five years of community action

Posted on 18/01/202218/01/2022 by Gill Hatcher

…Science and Research Grey squirrel fertility control progress – Kay Haw, UK Squirrel Accord Occupancy modelling of squirrel populations in Scotland – Dr Ewan McHenry, Woodland Trust Mathematical modelling studies to inform red squirrel conservation – Dr Peter Lurz, University of Edinburgh Spatial ecology of grey squirrels in an urban environment – Devin Fitzpatrick, University of the Highlands and Islands… […]

Coronavirus: all SSRS outdoor volunteer work suspended

Posted on 24/03/2020 by Gill Hatcher

…to be reviewed by the government. We will keep all our volunteers fully informed, and if you have any questions or concerns you can contact us at squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk or via your local Community Engagement Officer or Conservation Officer. With the potential loss of spring survey data, squirrel sightings will be more important than ever. So if you are outside to… […]

News: ‘Booster’ project will protect Scotland’s red squirrels for another two years

Posted on 21/12/202121/12/2021 by Gill Hatcher

…red squirrel populations across most of England, Wales and Scotland’s Central Belt. Grey squirrels can also carry squirrelpox, a virus that doesn’t harm them but is deadly to reds. One of the project’s key aims is to build a network of local volunteers in priority areas across the south of Scotland, where healthy red squirrel populations are surrounded by greys… […]

To feed or not to feed?

Posted on 21/12/201616/10/2019 by ssrs_admin

…in your area. What should I do if grey squirrels come to my garden? If grey squirrels start appearing in your garden for the first time, please contact your local squirrel group. You should not feed grey squirrels, so you may need to stop all feeding. Special feeders that provide food for red squirrels but prevent access to grey squirrels… […]

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Coronavirus: Temporary suspension of SSRS non-essential volunteer work

An Autumn Overview of Tree ID

Southern Uplands Partnership Guest Blog: Funding Success for Red Squirrel Recovery Network

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

Community action in Galloway

Spotting the elusive Scottish Red Squirrel

Knowledge Fair – celebrating five years of community action

Coronavirus: all SSRS outdoor volunteer work suspended

News: ‘Booster’ project will protect Scotland’s red squirrels for another two years

To feed or not to feed?

This Year's Sightings