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

Updated: May 24, 2021, 10:24 am © Supplied by aberdeen city counci 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. Report sightings