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When did grey squirrels start posing a threat to reds?
A pair of grey squirrels was reportedly brought to the United Kingdom by a Cheshire banker in 1876.
September 20, 2026Concerns raised over impact of quad bikes on wildlife
A resident of Carnamoyle says quad bike riders in Lisnagra Woods have been impacting local wildlife.
August 27, 2026'Complete extermination' of greys is the only way to protect red squirrels
A grey squirrel control officer says there is no other option to trapping and killing the greys after a number of cases of squirrelpox were confirmed in the Borders.
July 16, 2026First red squirrel kits born at sanctuary
Sanctuary staff say the litter will help boost population numbers of an endangered British species.
June 25, 2026Red squirrel sickness reports under investigation
Tests are being carried out to establish if there is an outbreak of squirrelpox in the Borders.
June 23, 2026Remote volunteers use CCTV to save red squirrels
The project will allow volunteers to help defend red squirrels by monitoring footage remotely.
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When did grey squirrels start posing a threat to reds?
Grey squirrels, native to North America, carry a virus which is deadly to red squirrels Endangered red squirrel populations have plummeted from about 3.5 million to less than 300,000 in the UK, with
Concerns raised over impact of quad bikes on wildlife
Concerns have been raised over the impact of quad bike riders on wildlife in a woodland area near Muff, County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. Margaret Peoples, who is from Carnamoyle, said peopl
'Complete extermination' of greys is the only way to protect red squirrels
Bill Ferguson is the grey squirrel control officer for the Central Borders Red Squirrel Network A grey squirrel control co-ordinator in southern Scotland has said their "complete extermination" is th
First red squirrel kits born at sanctuary
The red squirrel kits are not expected to leave their nest for some time Baby red squirrel kits have been born for the first time at a sanctuary, with hopes that they could be released into the wild
Red squirrel sickness reports under investigation
The Tweeddale group said it had enjoyed a number of successes across its area in helping to protect red squirrels Tests are being carried out to try to establish the cause of sickness in a number of
Citizen Scientists Use Remote Camera Monitoring to Protect Endangered Red Squirrels
A groundbreaking conservation initiative is harnessing the power of technology and volunteer dedication to protect one of Britain’s most beloved endangered species. Through an innovative remote monito
Remote volunteers use CCTV to save red squirrels
A conservation group has been awarded funding to buy CCTV cameras which will allow volunteers working remotely to help protect England's few remaining red squirrels. The Upper Coquetdale Red Squirrel