Got another one

 

 

Adult male . 

This is number 7 in total , 2nd one this year . 

it was reported to the 'Stoats in Orkney' Facebook page 

And the comments : 

 

Got one !

 A stoat, that is .
And reported to Stoats in Orkney facebook group 

 

Success !

A few months ago I did my bit for Orkney , and made  some traps  for stoats that have been ravaging the ducks .

With no joy trapping anything with them near the chicken runs ( we thought they might be round there after either the hens or their eggs ) , Ive moved them to a bit of  tree-covered ground next to the burn











And on the daily inspection

SUCCESS 

 
This is an adult and (we think ) female. Stoats aren't particularly territorial  so there could  me more around. So the trap is re-baited , re-set and we will  wait and see.


So I've moved all 3 traps to the same general area.


There is a facebook group , Stoats in Orkney , where you can report sightings. There are lots of stoats around !