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News: Public citizen science effort creates snapshot of squirrel distributions across Scotland.

Posted on 21/01/202317/01/2023 by Katie Berry

…can make a big difference to our efforts.” Sightings can be reported year-round at scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sightings. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is a partnership project led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and supported by the Scottish Government and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players, along with other partners. For further information please contact Nicole Still, nstill@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk, 07423 028689… […]

News: Critical red squirrel conservation aided by public citizen science efforts

Posted on 05/12/2024 by Katie Berry

…non-native grey squirrels, who outcompete them for food and habitat and spread the deadly squirrelpox virus, which doesn’t harm greys but is fatal to reds. Sightings of both species can be reported year-round at scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sightings and help SSRS staff, volunteers and partners understand how the distribution of each species is changing over time, where efforts should be prioritised. Saving Scotland’s… […]

Red squirrels and biosecurity

Posted on 22/04/2020 by Guest Blogger

…volunteers in the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels annual Spring Survey are available to review online within the community hub resources. Please note that Virkon ®S is not suitable for use indoors, and is not safe for humans. It is classified as an irritant and should always be handled following the correct safety precautions, and only used for its intended purpose…. […]

All things invasive with the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative

Posted on 13/05/201914/05/2019 by Guest Blogger

…a year in Great Britain. Costs are incurred by the agriculture, forestry and horticulture sectors, but also by many other sectors including transport, construction, aquaculture, recreation and utilities. Some invasive species threaten our health or enjoyment of our environment. Rats, house mice and cockroaches are all invasive non-native species that can be serious house pests, and giant hogweed contains a… […]

Busy breeding

Posted on 17/05/201804/10/2018 by

…breeding drey even after they are weaned and mother moves out. These juvenile siblings, who are around half adult size, might be spotted together playfully exploring, often during the day, as they take advantage of the adult squirrel’s rest period. Any intolerant mature squirrels in the area might detract from their new found independence, so they tend to avoid the… […]

Fife Squirrelpox Update

Posted on 17/05/202417/05/2024 by ssrs_admin

…month. However, we are asking Fife residents to remain vigilant and to do the following: Report all sightings of both grey and red squirrels: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sightings/ Clean wildlife feeders regularly with an anti-viral disinfectant such as Virkon S: https://bit.ly/3tOHr9X Send any dead red squirrel carcasses found for post-mortem: https://bit.ly/4aI8RP1 Email photos of any sick red squirrels seen to squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk In the… […]

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News: Public citizen science effort creates snapshot of squirrel distributions across Scotland.

News: Critical red squirrel conservation aided by public citizen science efforts

Red squirrels and biosecurity

All things invasive with the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative

Busy breeding

Fife Squirrelpox Update

This Year's Sightings