Why report sightings?
Sightings allow conservation groups who are working to protect the Red Squirrel to work out how many of each type of squirrel inhabit an area, allowing them to identify areas where habitat management or targeted Grey Squirrel control could benefit the Red Squirrel population. It also provides information on natural changes in population numbers and where they are currently living.
Where can I report my sighting
I've put together a list with relevent links for each area in the British Isles, just look for the area where you spotted a Squirrel, click on the link and follow the information.
Scotland
Scottish Wildlife Trust - www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
You can report any sightings of Red Squirrels in Scotland via the above link.
You can report any sightings of Red Squirrels in Scotland via the above link.
If you are in the South of Scotland (i.e. The Borders or Dumfries and Galloway) you can also report sightings to the Red Squirrels in South Scotland website - www.red-squirrels.org.uk
England
Red Squirrels in Northern England - www.rsne.org.uk
You can report any sightings of Red Squirrel in Northumberland, Cumbria, the Yorkshire Dales, Durham, West Lancashire and Merseyside. This is the umbrella group for many of the ones listed below .
You can report any sightings of Red Squirrel in Northumberland, Cumbria, the Yorkshire Dales, Durham, West Lancashire and Merseyside. This is the umbrella group for many of the ones listed below .
Penrith and District Red Squirrel Group - www.penrithredsquirrels.org.uk/
They don't have an online form but they do list people you can report sightings to. Useful for if you live in the area.
Red Squirrel Protection Partnership - www.rspp.org.uk
Based in Northumberland, if you see a squirrel in Northumberland you can report it here.
Ponteland Red Squirrels - www.pontelandredsquirrels.co.uk
This is a local volunteer group set up to help raise awareness and, maintain and increase the population of red squirrels in the Ponteland and Darras Hall area (Northumberland)
Westmoreland Red Squirrels - www.westmorlandredsquirrels.org.uk
A group of local volunteers who share an interest in the conservation of red squirrels in the South Cumbria area.
This is a local volunteer group set up to help raise awareness and, maintain and increase the population of red squirrels in the Ponteland and Darras Hall area (Northumberland)
Westmoreland Red Squirrels - www.westmorlandredsquirrels.org.uk
A group of local volunteers who share an interest in the conservation of red squirrels in the South Cumbria area.
Wales
Red Squirrels Trust Wales - www.redsquirrels.info
Website for red squirrel conservation in Gwynedd and on Anglesey in North Wales
Website for red squirrel conservation in Gwynedd and on Anglesey in North Wales
Ireland
Tollymore Red Squirrel Group - www.tollymoreredsquirrelgroup.com
Tollymore Forest Park is situated in the northern foothills of the Mourne Mountains in Co. Down, Northern Ireland,
Have I missed one?
If you know of a group I have missed off the above list please let me know...
