Scottish Squirrel Survey

Keep us informed

The Scottish Squirrel Survey is an ongoing system of survey and monitoring of red and grey squirrels throughout Scotland.

We need your help!

The project relies on volunteers to carry out the surveys. For more information. Click Here

Why do we need to survey squirrels?

We need to survey squirrels in order to answer the following questions:

• Is the red squirrel safe in Scotland?
• How are red squirrels distributed across Scotland?
• Which Scottish forests have the best and most secure populations of red squirrels?
• Are grey squirrels expanding in number or range anywhere in Scotland?
• Are there places where grey squirrels are taking over from Scotland’s red squirrels?

Report your sightings

By post:

Throughout Cowal we have placed forms that can be easily filled in and sent by freepost to the Scottish Squirrel Survey coordinator.

Forms can be found at the following locations:-

• Innellan: Post Office
• Dunoon: Library, Highland Stores, Tourist Office
• Sandbank: Holy Loch Inn, Post Office
• LochGoil: Drimsynie Sports Complex, Local Shops, Guest Houses.
• Benmore: Benmore Botanic Gardens, Botanic Café,
• Strachur: Local Shops
• Kilmun: Pier Hotel

Online:

Click here to submit your sightings: www.scottishsquirrelsurvey.co.uk