Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is calling on people in Scotland to take part in the fifth nationwide Great Scottish Squirrel Survey next week, from Monday October 2 until October 8, National Red Squirrel Week. The annual Great Scottish Squirrel Survey is the most important public event for comparing yearly distributions of red and grey squirrels. Last year the charity received 10,484 sightings with the help of the survey, its third highest year since they began collecting public squirrel sightings in 2010. Programme manager Nicole Still said: “Public sightings play an essential role in informing and directing our strategic efforts. The Great Scottish Squirrel Survey week will feature a programme of events across the country as well as self-guided opportunities.

Source: The Times October 04, 2023 03:19 UTC