What are we doing? In Spring 2025 we joined with the other sixteen volunteer groups across the south of Scotland to undertake a survey of grey and red squirrel populations. Each group has a number of randomly selected 2kmx2km squares to do their surveys in (these are called tetrads).
 

How do we do it? Two sites are chosen within each tetrad. At each site we will install a squirrel feeder and trail camera. After two weeks we will return to each site, retrieve the feeder and camera and count the maximum number of grey and/or red squirrels on the feeder at any one time during that 2 weeks.

What do we do with the data we collect? The data will be collated and added to that of the other groups and this will form the basis of our collective conservation work across the south of Scotland. The data will be published.

How can I get involved? Thanks to everyone who helped us with this year's survey. We will be asking for volunteers in 2026.