North West Red Squirrel Group

19/06/2026

This is why we need to remove greys from red squirrel areas .

18/06/2026

After a few months with no grey squirrels in M**f Glen we are seeing them in all areas this last week which is very concerning. Please let us know if you have seen any and where in the Eglinton area please .
Help save our reds -
This was taken yesterday ❤️

13/06/2026

04/06/2026

32 surveys completed in the All Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten survey in woodlands here in the NW - we are finding more areas where greys are sadly taking over previous red squirrel zones which is very concerning. Here are a few images from our cameras showing all sorts of nature including greys . Please report all sightings to Ulster Wildlife and if you have any woodland you would like surveying get in touch - thanks

28/05/2026

Our trough is now installed and filled with water - hopefully some of the local residents as well as doggies will get a welcome drink on a hot day like this .

24/05/2026

⛰️Exciting news……tickets are now released for the 21st Gathering in the Sperrins. Booking link in comments 👇🏻

The 21st Gathering – The Sperrins / Na Speiríní
Theme: Bogland • Water • Mountains

For the first time, the Gathering is coming to the Sperrins, bringing people together from north, south and further afield for a powerful day of connection, conversation and community.

Join us at Silverbrook Mill, Donemana / Dunamanagh on Saturday 20th June for a rich and varied day of guided bus tours, a walk, aquatic lifecycle workshops facilitated by FROG CIC, Resilience and Connection sessions led by Áine Abbott, Orla Haberlin and Emma Rotherham, music, art, storytelling, the Declaration for the Sperrins, and talks and contributions from Save The Moat, Save Our Sperrins, Damien Devine, Gerry McGovern, Alex Sloane, and more.

10am–5.30pm
Followed by dinner and evening music

The event is free and camping is available onsite.

Tickets are now released, link in comments and bio. Please book and share

21/05/2026

I sat and watched two reds chomping away on carrot from a nice dry hide this afternoon in pouring rain! We have had a downpipe installed and would like to collect the water for a drinking trough for dogs / squirrels- CAN YOU HELP US SOURCE ONE PLEASE. - preferably stone - please contact us if you have one - thanks
The DogHouse of Eglinton
Eglinton Village Life

20/05/2026

Our roof on hide is nearly complete in M**f Glen - thanks to Eglinton Men’s Shed for constructing it for us. I’m sure a lot will enjoy sitting undercover watching our red squirrels for years to come ( hopefully can continue to protect and maintain our small population)

20/05/2026

This is the environmental survey done - they missed dreys in area and our feeding table.

20/05/2026

PLEASE ADD YOUR OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED CHICKEN FARM IN WHITEHILL ROAD , EGLINTON TODAY !!!
This is very close to M**f Glen and the main Red squirrel habitat . We are concerned about the impact this would have locally - thank you

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