Red squirrel and pine martens sightings are needed.

Members of the public are being asked to submit sightings of red squirrel or pine marten as part of a nationwide citizen science effort to track these animals across the island of Ireland

On the 21st January, to celebrate Red Squirrel Appreciation Day, the 2026 All-Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten Survey was launched.

Led by researchers in University of Galway, Ulster Wildlife and the Vincent Wildlife Trust, the survey aims to map the latest distribution of red and grey squirrels, and the pine marten across the island of Ireland.

Members of the public are invited to record their sightings of the three species throughout 2026, helping researchers build a detailed picture of how their populations are changing.