Conservationists' fears over grey squirrel creep up Mearns coast towards important reds' zone

Updated: May 24, 2021, 10:24 am
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Battle lines have been drawn over fresh signs of the advance of grey squirrels from north Angus into the Aberdeenshire stronghold of their native red cousins.
Non-native greys pose a deadly threat to the protected reds through the squirrelpox virus.
A number of grey squirrels have recently been found north of the River North Esk in areas including Marykirk, St Cyrus and Benholm.
A non-native grey squirrel. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire
Their creep up the Mearns coast has rung alarm bells among conservationists working to protect the native species.
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