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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know grey squirrels were brought to the UK from North America in the 19th Century? They are now the number one threat to the future of our native red squirrels. Report grey squirrels on our website: buff.ly/v9EBiHp #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey 📷 Robert Trevis-Smith

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Sometimes telling squirrels apart isn’t quite as black and white as red or grey! Grey squirrels can be ginger, and red squirrels can vary from almost black to almost silver, so look out for other clues. Record both types squirrels on our website: buff.ly/v9EBiHp this #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey

A tile comparing a red and a grey squirrel. The red squirrel is dark brown almost grey, and the grey squirrel has ginger fur.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We collect sightings of red and grey squirrels all year round, but the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey is our busiest time of year! Last year, nearly 11% of our total sightings were recorded during the survey week.

A green tile with a map of Scotland covered in red and grey dots. Text reads "Great Scottish Squirrel Survey 2025 results. 1,107 people took part, 1563 sightings, 407 confirmed grey sightings, 1,020 confirmed red sightings. Did you know... you can report red and grey squirrel sightings all year round. Add yours to the map and scottishsquirrels.org.uk"

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Our survey partner for this year’s #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey, @walkhighlands.co.uk, have rounded up their favourite walks across the country where you’ll have a good chance of spotting native red squirrels, check out the list here: buff.ly/ILcp4vL

A hide at the edge of a woodland, with a sign which reads 'Red Squirrel Hide'.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey starts today! Keep an eye out for red and grey squirrels wherever you are this week, and record them on our website here: buff.ly/v9EBiHp

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Just one week to go until the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey! No need to register, all you have to do is get outside and keep an eye out for red or grey squirrels and let us know what you see. More information can be found here: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/2026-great-s...

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We're delighted to feature in this month's edition of the BBC Countryfile Magazine! Pick up your copy to find out more about our work in Aberdeen, and how Cairngorm Conservation Dogs are helping us achieve a world first!

The front cover of the September edition of the BBC Countryfile magazine. The main image is a red squirrel, with the headline "Rise of the red - How native squirrels are coming back from the brink in Aberdeen'

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We rate this delivery driver 10/10! Thanks to Paula in Aberdeen for sending in this clip captured on a doorbell camera. Have you seen a red squirrel in your garden?

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We're delighted to announce that our survey partner for this year's #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey is @Walkhighlands.co.uk! Keep an eye on our page during the survey week for a blog highlighting some of the best walks in Scotland to see red squirrels. 📷 Conic Hill, walkhighlands

A view from a hill over a loch with small islands and autumn-y coloured woods and fields, with snowy mountains in the background. The Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels, Great Scottish Squirrel Survey and Walkhighlands logos are in the middle of the image.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We love this photo of a red squirrel getting a biiiiiiig streeetch on! Thank you to Maria in Aberdeen for sending in this snap taken in the West End.

A red squirrel on a tree trunk stretching out.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

One month until the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey is back! Between 5 - 11 October we're trying to record as many squirrel sightings as possible. Can you help us by keeping an eye out for red and grey squirrels wherever you are? Find out more here: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/2026-great-s...

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Did you know we use thermal cameras to help us spot squirrels? Check out this fantastic footage of a red squirrel hopping about in the trees, taken by our team in Aberdeen.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We’re hiring a Monitoring and Control Officer based in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and Stirlingshire. Find out more and apply here: scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/job/monitori... 📷 Raymond Leinster

A red squirrel in a forest surrounded by tall ferns.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We’re running a workshop as part of NESBiP’s Aberdeen City BioBlitz at The James Hutton Institute on Friday 14 August. Come along to pick up some ID tips, learn about our monitoring methods and find out the best places to spot red squirrels in the city. Book your slot here: buff.ly/IxNNkcQ

A red squirrel on a wooden feeder box on a tree.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We're delighted to announce that we have received nearly £2 million from The Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot! Read more about what that funding will allow us to do for red squirrels: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/2026/08/03/n... 📷 Keilidh Ewan

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

With almost all grey squirrels now removed from Aberdeen City, read our new blog to find out what day-to-day life looks like for our North East team, and how they stay motivated when there’s (hopefully!) nothing to find… scottishsquirrels.org.uk/2026/07/31/l... 📷 Raymond Leinster

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Did you know red squirrels have four fingers and five toes? And they can be left or right handed! 📷 Mark Chambers

A close up of a red squirrel's back foot, with five toes gripping onto a tree trunk.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Here's what our squirrel sightings map looks like halfway through the year! If you've spotted a red or grey squirrel, particularly in the areas without many dots, let us know! You can add your squirrels to our map here: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sig...

A map of Scotland with red and grey dots showing red and grey squirrel sightings.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Eastern Lowlands Red Squirrel Group are leading efforts on the ground to limit the spread of the virus. If you'd like to volunteer to support their efforts, email elredsquirrelgroup@gmail.com. 2/3

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Following recent reports of a sick red squirrel in Dollar, Clackmannanshire, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies have confirmed via post-mortem that it was suffering from squirrelpox. 1/3 📷 Sarah MacDonald-Smart

A red squirrel on the grassy verge of a stone track. It has lesions around its eyes, symptomatic of squirrelpox.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

If you find a dead red squirrel, please send it for post mortem using the guidance document on our website here: www.scottishsquirrels.org.uk/publications

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Eastern Lowlands Red Squirrel Group are looking for people in Dollar who would be willing to host a live trap in their garden. Please email elredsquirrelgroup@gmail.com if you can help.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We are urging everyone in the area to remove feeders from their gardens, and keep an eye out for sick red squirrels.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We now have a number of sightings of sick red squirrels in Dollar, which we suspect to be squirrelpox. We have not yet had this confirmed by post mortem, but a recent video captured shows a red with symptoms of squirrelpox and we have ruled out some other likely causes, including leprosy.

A red squirrel with lesions on its face indicating potential squirrelpox.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Red squirrels have double-jointed ankles so they can turn their feet all the way around – useful for going down trees head first! 📷 Raymond Leinster

A red squirrel coming down a tree head first!

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Did you know grey squirrels cause damage to trees through bark stripping? If you manage land you can help build a picture of where they are having the biggest impact, and which types of woodland are most at risk. Find out how to survey for grey squirrel damage here: buff.ly/28mTIVM 📷 Katie Berry

A tree with a big patch of bark missing.

A big old tree with many patches of missing bark around the base.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

It's not just squirrels who visit our feeder boxes! Check out this clip of a badger having a wee snack in central Aberdeen! Thanks to our volunteer, Janice, who sent this in.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

This week is #VolunteersWeek! So many incredible volunteers support our project, and we wouldn't be able to do what we do without you. Whether you monitor feeder boxes, verify sightings, manage data or lead events, you're making a real difference for red squirrels in Scotland. 📷 Steve Gardner

A red squirrel with a speech bubble that says "Thank you!"

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Brand new role in the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrel team! We’re recruiting a Community Outreach Officer in the Highland Line, based out of our Blairgowrie office and working across the Central lowlands and Southern Highlands. Find out more and apply here: buff.ly/K081ofA

An SSRS staff member leading a guided walk for a group of people through lush green woodland.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We are delighted that Alexander Burnett MSP is returning as the red squirrel #NatureChampion! Alexander has described red squirrels as “one of Scotland’s most iconic species”, and we agree! We're looking forward to continuing to work together to save these wee icons.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Heading out for an adventure this long weekend? Don't forget to record any red or grey squirrels you see on our website: buff.ly/6Xv6m5m 📷 Keilidh Ewan

A grey squirrel peeping its head around the side of a tree.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Project Support Officer! We are seeking an organised and motivated individual with a passion for nature, to be part of a team making a real difference in wildlife conservation. Find out more and apply here by 7 June: buff.ly/sOykfCw 📷 Bob Shand

A red squirrel surrounded by lush green leaves.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

We’re recruiting a new full-time Grey Squirrel Control Officer in South West Scotland! This is a key area for red squirrel conservation so we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic person to join our team. Click here for more information and how to apply: buff.ly/OzL9yC4 📷 Katie Berry

A car in the Tweedy Valley, a landscape with rolling hills and tree cover.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We've recently welcomed Rachel as our new Community Coordination and Outreach Officer in Aberdeen! Learn more about Rachel and what she's looking forward to in her new role here: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/2026/05/18/a...

Rachel smiling at the camera with a rhino in the background.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The @scotwildlife.bsky.social's nature writing competition is back! Enter the Words of the Wild competition with your work on the theme of 'changing seasons' More info in the post below!

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We were delighted to be sent this clip of a red squirrel on a second floor balcony in Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen! We're hearing more and more reports of red squirrels in residential gardens and urban parks across the city, fantastic signs of their comeback!

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Start your week off with a bit of brain training! Can you spot the squirrelly words hidden in our word search?

A word search with squirrel-related words hidden in it.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Have you spotted any young red squirrels out and about yet this year? 📷 Alex Elliott

A young red squirrel holding a hazelnut, surrounded by bluebells.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Here's a red squirrel drinking from a pond to brighten up your Wednesday! Thanks to Liz C for sending this in 🧡

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We’re on track to achieve what could be the world’s first mainland urban eradication of an invasive mammal! Read more about our Eradication Project in Aberdeen City here: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/2026/04/30/g...

A map of Aberdeen with different management zones, colour coordinated to show which phase they're in.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We're speaking at the Scottish Forestry's 'Scottish Forest & Wood-based Industries' regional meeting in Aberdeen, hosted by Confor, on Thursday 23 April. If you work in the industry or just have an interest in forestry be sure to book your ticket here: buff.ly/NL2DV32 📷Raymond Leinster

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This week is #NationalMammalWeek! Here is a cryptic picture of our favourite mammal... can you work out what it could be? 📷 Harry Morgan

A blurry picture of a reddish brown mammal!

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Really interesting talk hosted by @uksquirrelaccord.bsky.social next Monday. Sign up via the link in the below post.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We're delighted with the progress our scent detection dogs have made in Aberdeen already this year! 🐾 Between January and March they carried out 27 surveys across 20 sites, which is 53 hours and 46 minutes of sniffing, covering 90.54 km searching for signs of grey squirrels! 📷 Libby Welbourn

Tarka the dog sitting next to a large tree with a ball in her mouth.

Sika the dog with her front paws up the side of a tree, sniffing the air. James from SSRS is watching from the side.

Sika with her front paws up the side of a tree, posing for the camera in a bright orange harness.

Sika the dog and Abi from SSRS smiling for the camera.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

What a treat to see this red squirrel busy gathering nesting materials! Thank you to Vicki Swan for sharing these fantastic images with us.

A red squirrel in a tree with a bundle of dry grasses and twigs in its mouth.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

From red squirrel face masks to colouring in sheets, we've got lots of craft ideas and activities you can do with your little ones! Check them out - buff.ly/OJ97RZ6

A black and white colouring in sheet with a picture of a red squirrel, covered in detailed patterns.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Did you spot any red or grey squirrels while you were out looking for eggs this weekend? 🥚 Let us know when and where you saw them on our website: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sig... 📷 Jo Foo

An adult and a child in a woodland, looking up into the trees.

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

One thing that everyone can do to help red squirrel conservation is report your sightings of both reds and greys on the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels website. It’s really easy to do, and every sighting counts! Report your sightings here: buff.ly/KEWqRph 📷 Cameron Singh-Johnstone

A person wearing a Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels fleece holds up a phone to the camera. The phone screen shows the SSRS website open to the 'Report a Squirrel Sighting' page.

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