I live in North Wales on Halkyn Mountain (about 900 ft.aove sea level)
Then I’d put money on it being a polecat ... north Wales is one of its strongholds ... thankfully its numbers are increasing but it has been persecuted in the past.
I live in North Wales on Halkyn Mountain (about 900 ft.aove sea level)
Then I’d put money on it being a polecat ... north Wales is one of its strongholds ... thankfully its numbers are increasing but it has been persecuted in the past.
I'd go with that too. Wildlife cameras tend to distort size and shape a bit due to motion blur and the infrared flash washes colour and markings out at night. If it's a regular visitor you can try putting some bait down to tempt it to stop long enough for a better ID.
If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
Absolutely as Dove said - a Polecat. North Wales always was the stronghold but they have increased their range massively over the last 20 years. Even had one in my garden at Delamere in Cheshire. Obviously the photo isn't good enough to rule out an escaped or feral ferret or hybrid with but statistically wise is much more likely to be a Polecat. Luv Dave
OP - I notice your location is Halkyn, do you still get Lady Amhersts Pheasants roaming around. There was a small introduced population there in the 90's at least. Mainly around the large house and woodland ground/churchyard.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Luv Dave