Tringa wrote:Thanks for the reply, Charles.
I think you are correct. We have commented on it(and the others) having russet fur.
The Mammal Society's, 'British Mammals 2018 : The Mammal Society’s Guide to their Population and Conservation Status' suggests they do not occur here(Gairloch) but as they are north, south and east of here perhaps they have spread.
Cheers
Dave
Yes, I understand the populations are patchy even in suitable northern areas, though why that is when they are so abundant elsewhere I shall have to look into. I have looked for a picture showing both species for comparison but all I can find are of dead ones which are a bit gruesome. Rather like the "gifts" my visiting cat leaves on my doorstep in exchange for the "Dreamies" treats I give her.☹