…has a colourless section. The boundaries between each colour are very distinct and the hairs themselves often come to a sharp (javelin shaped) end. This is red squirrel hair. It is much finer, tapers to almost nothing, and is also quite variable in colour. The hair does, of course, have a reddish/ ginger tinge but also has white colour too…. […]
…sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, the list goes on. Basically the more varied the seeds and nuts the better. Add in some healthy stuff like apple and carrot now and again – they need their vitamins and minerals too! Get hold of a piece of deer antler and fix this to a tree. This will be nibbled away by the squirrels as… […]
…someone on the phone, please call the Scottish Wildlife Trust reception desk on 0131 312 7765. Alternatively, you can email us at squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk. If your query is about an injured or abandoned red squirrel the best people to contact is the Scottish SPCA on 0300 099 9999. Join our mailing list to receive regular project updates and news by email…. […]
…prints – here’s an example of squirrel prints seen in winter snow. © Victoria McNamara While you are out walking, if you see a feeder box this could also be a sign that squirrels are in the area. Each year, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels run a Spring Survey in targeted areas to research red and grey populations. If… […]
…get at the food inside, but I love being outdoors anyway and the survey gets me into the woods at a lovely time of year. The new growth underfoot and in the trees is an attraction in itself and the birdlife is always interesting – woodpeckers in particular in one of the woods I visit. I have enjoyed being in… […]
…arranged for a red squirrel hide and Community Base to be built in Barhill Wood, which overlooks the town of Kirkcudbright. It is hoped that this will raise awareness of red squirrels in the town and will encourage local children to get involved in the conservation of the species. The community base is open to all local community groups to… […]
…is prevalent throughout the south of Scotland, and cases have also been reported in the Central Lowlands. Squirrels are relatively solitary animals, and feeding stations are one of the main places they will come into contact with one another, for example through saliva. By keeping your feeders clean you’ll be helping us in our efforts to reduce the likelihood of… […]
…the reds are, where the greys are, and, possibly most importantly, where the red and grey squirrel populations overlap. The feeder boxes are a little like bird boxes but with a transparent plastic front wall and a hinged, sloping lid instead of a hole to allow the animals in and out. On the underside of the lid is a sticky… […]
…autumn harvest of seeds, nuts and berries. They will also be spending more time on the ground, building up stores of food in preparation for the colder months ahead. Mel added: “During the Survey week you could visit a well-known squirrel stomping ground to help us keep our records up-to-date. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, you could visit a woodland… […]
…red and grey squirrels in the event of a disease outbreak. We recommend an anti-viral solution such as Virkon-S. Squirrel sightings also have an important role to play in monitoring distribution changes over time and assessing areas where both red and grey squirrels come into close proximity. Sightings of both species can be reported through our website at https://scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sightings/. And… […]
