Just to follow on from the last post, here’s another of the tracks I believe were made by a stoat.
I'm pretty sure it's a stoat. Scale in cm.
This one was obviously made when the mud was very soft or even under water, as it lacks details of the claws etc. The shape, particularly of the rear pad, is very similar to the stoat tracks in the guidebooks. Of course, if anyone knows more, feel free to leave a comment.
Watch this space. I’ll see if I can get more after the next spell of wet weather. Shouldn’t have to wait too long…!
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I love all the pictures on the blog. Very cool. I’ve never met anyone who watches badgers. Always love what blogs you come across!
It’s about the right size, but I’m only going by a book myself as I don’t see many stoat tracks.
There should be a group of tracks as they jump more than walk. I think I can see another track just under your stick.
Remember, it’s not just the single track but the sorrounding area and other signs that might also give you some more clues. As Max Maxwell from Shadowhawk said “Don’t forget to look up. It might be staring at you.”
Thanks for the kind comments.
Pablo.
Well, thank you Pablo – as I said, you got me started on this tracking business.
I did look around for other tracks, but there was only the ones I’ve shown in the photos – a pair of reasonably fresh ones, and the fuzzy one that I think was made when the ground was very soft.
Needless to say, I’m now a regular visitor to the field, and the tracks are starting to make more sense, but I’m still waiting for that perfect stoat trail…