Get involved in our Spring 2025 Survey
We are looking for volunteers to help with our spring 2025 squirrel survey
Date: Between 1st March and 30th April 2025
Locations: Various throughout our area (see above)
Expertise required: None - all training will be given
Time commitment: From a few hours depending on the site
Level of fitness required: Moderate - all sites will be located in woodland, so access may be muddy
Equipment required: None - everything will be provided
What are we doing? In Spring 2025 we are joining 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? Simply click the arrow on the map (below) and zoom and pan to see our tetrads. If you think you can help us in one or more tetrads, simply click on that square and hit the web link. This will take you to a page on our website from where you can express your interest (there is no commitment on your part to help even if you have expressed an interest).