From 6 – 12 October we’re running the and we need your help! Get outside, count the number of red or grey squirrels you see, and submit them to our website! Last year over 1,800 people took part, counting over 2,500 squirrels! Can we beat that this year?
You can take part in the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey from anywhere in Scotland, on your own or in a group. We’re running events across the country and would love you to join us! The great Scottish squirrel survey
We’ve rounded up some of our best advice for spotting a red squirrel during the survey week, and some of our favourite locations. Is your local squirrel hotspot on our list? Read the blog .Top Tips: how to spot a squirrel
The results of the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey will be announced in December, take a look at how we process each squirrel sighting you submit. Behind the scene of your sightings
It was a mixed year for red squirrels in Scotland last year, but your data from the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey provides a really important snapshot into how they’re doing. 2024 Results
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