@scotsquirrels.bsky.social
Transforming hope for Scotland's red squirrels. Partnership project led by @ScotWildlife. Funded by @NatureScot and @ScotGovNetZero's #NatureRestorationFund
@scotsquirrels.bsky.socialDid 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
📷 Robert Trevis-Smith
@scotsquirrels.bsky.socialSometimes 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
@scotsquirrels.bsky.socialWe 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.
@scotsquirrels.bsky.socialOur 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
@scotsquirrels.bsky.socialThe #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
@scotsquirrels.bsky.socialJust 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...
@scotsquirrels.bsky.socialWow that's amazing to see, Stuart!
@scotsquirrels.bsky.socialWe'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!
@scotsquirrels.bsky.socialWe 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?
@scotsquirrels.bsky.socialWe'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
@scotsquirrels.bsky.socialWe 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.
@scotsquirrels.bsky.socialOne 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...
@scotsquirrels.bsky.socialWe'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
@scotsquirrels.bsky.socialWith 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
