A second stoat has been discovered in Rousay, just a fortnight after the capture of what was believed to be the island’s only specimen. Orkney Native Wildlife Project (ONWP) has called the sighting of the invasive predator a “deeply concerning development”. The non-native mustelid was spotted on a trail camera, this week, re-launching the eradication […]

A second stoat has been discovered in Rousay, just a fortnight after the capture of what was believed to be the island’s only specimen.

Orkney Native Wildlife Project (ONWP) has called the sighting of the invasive predator a “deeply concerning development”.

The non-native mustelid was spotted on a trail camera, this week, re-launching the eradication effort in the island.

  • GardenGeekEnglish
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    8 days ago

    From the context I assume Rousay is a bird breeding island?