A green graphic showing the results of the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey 2025 on a map of Scotland. Text reads: "2025 Results: 1,107 people took part, 1,563 sightings, 407 confirmed grey sightings, 1,020 confirmed red sightings. Did you know you can report red and grey squirrels all year round. Add yours to the map at scottishsquirrels.org.uk"

We’re excited to announce the results of this year’s #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey!

Over 1,100 people took part across Scotland, counting more than 1,500 squirrels in just one week – amazing!

Read more about the results here: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/2025/12/08/n...

A red squirrel in autumn leaves.

We had so much fun during last week’s #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey! Don’t forget to record any squirrels you saw between 6 – 12 October so they can be added to our map.
Submit your sightings here: bit.ly/4gZ4tOP
📷 Jo Foo

A red squirrel on a mossy log, with the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey logo in the top, and SSRS partner logos along the bottom. Big text in the middle reads “Thank you!

As the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey draws to a close, we’d like to thank everyone who took part this year, our wonderful staff and volunteers, our partners and supporting organisations and this year’s survey partner, @treesforlife.bsky.social. Until next year!

Here’s a slightly wilder looking one #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey 🥰

Do those on feeders count? Loved seeing these in Aberfoyle today- at least 5 jumping around the trees 🥰 #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey

A red squirrel mid-leap!

It’s the last day of the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey, so keep your eyes peeled if you’re out and about today! We’d love to hear about all the squirrels you spot at buff.ly/sbCx6Im. 📷Bob Shand

A red tile with the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels and Great Scottish Squirrel Survey logos. Text reads: “Squirrel personality types” A grid of text is in the centre: Top row – ‘The organised one: always has a stash of nuts for when they get hungry, remembers where they put stuff.’, ‘the bold one: will shout at strangers (from a distance), not afraid to throw a pine cone if you get too close.’, ‘the curious one: always the first to try out a new food spot in town, knows all the neighbourhood gossip.’. middle row – ‘the scatterbrain: always losing things, has planted lots of trees (accidentally)’, ‘the outgoing one: has a big scurry/friendship group, prefers city life’, ‘the quiet one: you’ll normally find them at the edge of a party or the top of a tree, very observant’,. Bottom row – ‘the style icon: always the best dressed, knows their colour palette’, ‘the cosy one: loves to coorie in, especially when it’s raining, fills their home with warm, snuggle materials’, ‘the foodie: loves lots of different foods, experiments with preserving’.

Every squirrel has its own personality, which one are you? Let us know and tag your friends! #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey

A screenshot of a map showing most of mainland Scotland, with red squirrel pins scattered across the country indicating good places to spot red squirrels.

We’ve rounded up some of our top tips for seeing red squirrels this #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey, and some of our favourite places to see them. Check out the blog and plan your squirrel spotting adventure! buff.ly/HwyFqkK

Taking part in the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey is easy! Get outside, spot a squirrel, record your sighting to buff.ly/sbCx6Im!

A red tile with the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels and Great Scottish Squirrel Survey logos. Text reads: “Which squirrel are you today?” A grid of different pictures is in the centre: Top row: 1 – A red squirrel looking shocked as a hazelnut falls from its paws, 2 – A very soggy red squirrel on a branch, 3 – a red squirrel sniffing inquisitively. Middle row: 4 – A red squirrel looking gleeful as it swings from a bird feeder, 5 – the back of a red squirrel as it runs away, 6 – a nosey red squirrel leaning into the camera. Bottom row: 7 – a red squirrel looking shy and cute, 8 – a slightly grumpy, fluffed up red squirrel in snow, 9 – a red squirrel with mud all over its nose and tail, no thoughts behind its eyes.

Happy Friday! Which squirrel are you today? Let us know! #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey

A red squirrel perching on a tree stump with a hazelnut in its mouth.

Just found out about the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey and want to learn more about Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels? Check episode 7 of @scotwildlife.bsky.social's podcast to find out what the project is all about. buff.ly/ouy8Oin
📷 Raymond Leinster

A grey squirrel poking its head around the side of a tree.

Thank you to everyone who has submitted a squirrel sighting so far this #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey! If you’re wondering what’s going on behind the scenes, check out our blog about what we do with the sightings you tell us about! buff.ly/0NCiUHV
📷 Bob Coyle

A red tile with the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels and Great Scottish Squirrel Survey logos. Text reads: “Find your squirrel name. Column 1 – Birth month: January - Sandy February - Red March - Rowan April - Cyril May - Hazel June - Susie July - Ginger August - Leafy September - Angus October - Forest November - Simon December - Tufty Column 2 – Birth day: 1 - The Scamp 2 - Big Ears 3 - Tree Climber 4 - The Forager 5 - Tufterson 6 - McScurry 7 - Cone 8 - Nutt 9 - Hopper 10 - Long Tail 11 - Of The Woods 12 - Dreyton 13 - The Fluffy 14 - Old Tree 15 - Leaferson 16 – McFluff 16 - Ruadh 17 - Of The Tall Pines 18 - Acorn King 19 - Four Paws 20 - Nutkin 21 - Sprucetopher 22 - Tree Planter 23 - Scamperer 24 - Bright Eyes 25 - Bushy Tail 26 - Peanut Eater 27 - Scurryton 28 - Catkinson 29 - Beechwood 30 - The Nibbler 31 - The Red”

Have you ever wondered what your name would be if you were a squirrel? 🐿️ Well wonder no more! Share your new name in the comments #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey

A red squirrel perching on a tree stump. A grey squirrel poking its head out from behind a tree. The Great Scottish Squirrel Survey logo is in the top left corner and the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels logo is in the top right corner. Credit SSRS

Seen a squirrel? Red or grey? In a wood or elsewhere? Help @scotsquirrels.bsky.social by taking part in the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey. Report your sightings 6 to 12 Oct ↩️ buff.ly/M2ORzHn

An adult female red squirrel and a juvenile in a tree.

We’re delighted that @treesforlife.bsky.social are partnering this year’s #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey!
Read their guest blog about how nature-rich habitats are supporting red squirrels, and new populations of reds in the Highlands: buff.ly/DPgbx7R

📷 Rhonda Newsham

A red tile with the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels and Great Scottish Squirrel Survey logos. Text reads: “build your perfect squirrel spotting day” A grid of different pictures is in the centre: Top row: a – pine wood, b – broadleaf, c – urban park Middle row: 1 – winter, 2 – spring, 3 - autumn Bottom row: x – flask, y – irn bru, z – ice cream

If you’re at work today, dreaming about getting outside and spotting squirrels, use our handy guide to build your perfect day, and send it to your favourite squirrel-spotting companion! #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey

A green tile with a map of Scotland and the 2024 Great Scottish Squirrel Survey logo. Text reads “2024 RESULTS: 1802 people took part, 2547 sightings, 1014 confirmed grey sightings, 1433 confirmed red sightings. Did you know… you can report red and grey squirrel sightings all year round. Add yours to the map at scottishsquirrels.org.uk”

The #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey gives us a really important snapshot of red and grey squirrel distribution across the country. Last year over 1,800 people took part, recording more than 2,500 squirrels in just one week! Can we beat that this year?

Squirrel Sightings – Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels

Have you seen a squirrel recently? 🐿️ Take part in the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey! We’re calling on people across Scotland to get outdoors, enjoy nature, and keep an eye out for tufted ears and bushy tails.

Reporting your sightings 👉 scottishsquirrels.org.uk/sightings
@scotsquirrels.bsky.social

A red tile with the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey and Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels logos at the top. Text reads: "What's on guide: Tuesday 7 October - Squirrel Spotting Safari with Aberdeen City council, Hazlehead woods, 7am - 12pm* Wednesday 8 October - Squirrel Spotting Safari with Aberdeen City council, Hazlehead woods, 7am - 12pm* Thursday 9 October - Squirrel stall at National Trust for Scotland House of Dun, 10:30am-4pm Friday 10 October - Squirrel stall at Scottish Wildlife Trust Montrose Basin Wildlife reserve, 10:30am-4pm Friday 10 October - Squirrel stall at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond nature reserve, 12 -5pm Saturday 11 October - Squirrel stall at Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Balmaha visitor centre, 11am-4pm with presentations at 12pm and 3pm Sunday 12 October - Squirrel Spotting with Inverness Feminist Bird Club, Craig Phadrig, 2-4pm* *free event, but please book a ticket"

You can take part in the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey from wherever you are in Scotland, on your own or with a group. We’re also running a variety of events across the country! Find out more about each of them here: buff.ly/hNzrkOg

Take part in the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey this week. Sightings support #conservation by @ScotSquirrels & #RedSquirrel Forum for South Scotland. There are lots of events across #Scotland to help protect #redsquirrels. #RSAW2025

Report your sightings: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/2025-great-s...

Red squirrel sitting looking towards camera with hands at chest. Credit Rosanna Forbes

Side image of red squirrel with grass blurred in background. Credit Rosanna Forbes.

Red squirrel perched on log with grass in background. Credit Rosanna Forbes.

Red squirrel clasping branch with dull background. Credit Rosanna Forbes.

Scotland’s red squirrels need our help - the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey starts today!
We need your sightings — red or grey — to help build a clearer picture of where squirrels are thriving, and where they need protection.

Seen a squirrel? Report it here 👉 buff.ly/9Jf3esp

📷 Credit Rosanna Forbes

It’s the first day of the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey! Be part of something AMAZING this week by telling us about the squirrels you see at buff.ly/sbCx6Im

@scotwildlife.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social @aberdeencc.bsky.social @treesforlife.bsky.social

A red squirrel perching on a tree stump. The Great Scottish Squirrel Survey logo is in the bottom left corner and the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels logo is in the top right corner.

One week to go until the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey 2025! Remember you can take part anywhere in Scotland, on your own or with a group. We’re running loads of fun events during the week, check them out here: scottishsquirrels.org.uk/events/

A red squirrel perched on a fallen tree amidst thick ferns and tall conifer trees.

Only one week until we kick off this year’s #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey!

We’re asking everyone in Scotland to let the lovely folks at @scotsquirrels.bsky.social know about any squirrel they see – red or grey – from 6-12 October.

Find out more 🔗 buff.ly/HwyFqkK

A red squirrel on a thin branch, leaning towards ripe beech nuts.

As we approach the #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey, we’re sharing our top tips for how to spot red squirrels.

What’s your best squirrel spotting advice?

Read the blog: buff.ly/1TNV2rs

📷 Mark Chambers

A red and a grey squirrel, with the Great Scottish Squirrel logo in the middle.

Heads up! We're getting ready for this year's #GreatScottishSquirrelSurvey!

We're asking as many people as possible to tell us about the squirrels they see between 6 -12 October.

"Wish I could take my coat off in this heat!"
Red Squirrel.

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