There are over 200 species of squirrel across the globe, and Scotland is home to just two of them, the Eurasian Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) and the Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). Grey squirrels, which are native to North America, were introduced to Britain in 1876, before which it is estimated that there were around […]
Original Author: Peter Trimming, supporter This fantastic video, shot by Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels supporter Peter Trimming, shows a red squirrel in south Scotland (nicknamed ‘Belinda’) taking a hazelnut from Peter’s hand. […]
Original Author: Emma Rawling, Project Officer for South West Scotland Winter is a fantastic time to see red squirrel tracks which are hard to see the rest of the year. Emma Rawling, Project Officer for South West Scotland, gives us her top tips for spotting red squirrel tracks. Winter is a fantastic time […]
