18/05/2019,
12:34 pm
Saving
Scotland’s Red Squirrels encourages more people to log sightings of red and
grey squirrels across the country.
NEW data
shows an invasive species of squirrel has almost been eradicated in the
north-east thanks to the work of a charity and members of the public.
During
the past 10-15 years the number of non-native, invasive grey species has
reduced.
They are
only being spotted in Aberdeen city now, as opposed to the wider region.
Grey
squirrels push the native red species out, taking over their habitats and food.
Saving
Scotland’s Red Squirrels encourages more people to log sightings of red and
grey squirrels across the country to promote awareness.
In
Scotland more than 2,100 animals have already been added to the website.
Last
year, 8,393 were tallied, compared with 5,311 in 2017.
In the
north-east there has been a huge reduction in grey squirrels, which has allowed
the red ones to thrive.
Since the
start of the year more than 120 squirrels in Aberdeen City have been added to
the map, with the majority of these red, and many more have been logged across
Aberdeenshire.
Many have
been spotted in Hazlehead Park, near the crematorium, and at Seaton Park.
Remaining greys have been seen along the River Don.
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