Encountering Weasels in the Wild in Scotland
I understand that it's possible, but difficult, to visit Scotland and see weasels in the wild and I'm interested in this. I would need to use Scotland's 'Right to Roam' rules because I don't know anyone with substantial amounts of property there.
Is there a particular 'Right to Roam' trail where the chances of observing a weasel, possibly even a weasel family, might be higher than another trail? Or are the trails generally the same with respect to spotting a weasel?
I understand that one must sit very still in an isolated location and wait for a long time before a weasel will pass by, and that overall it's a matter of luck. Is there anything that can be done to improve the chances? I considered bringing some dog treats but then worried that it's probably against the rules. Also is there anything else that can be done so as not to disrupt the other wildlife that may be using the area?
It would be great to select a spot where I could observe both a weasel and a seal (a view over the water). Is there a 'Right to Roam' vantage point that offers that possibility? It's not an 'outdoors' question, it's more about nature along with what can be seen and where.
Question: what's the range of weasel varieties in Scotland? Where are they most likely to be seen? Does time of day may any difference?
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Do you get weasels in Scotland?
Colour - Stoats sometimes turn white in winter, especially in Scotland. UK weasels stay brown all year round.Did I see a stoat or weasel?
The stoat is slightly larger (20-30cm) than the weasel and has a longer tail (7-12cm) with a distinctive black tip. It is a sandy brown colour on the back and head with a cream belly, and the division between brown and cream fur is straight.Are weasels rare in UK?
Weasels are quite common throughout most of the UK, found in a wide range of habitats and estimates of their numbers are at around 450,000.Where do stoats live in Scotland?
The stoat lives throughout Britain, although its presence on the Scottish islands is restricted to Shetland, Islay, Jura, Mull, Skye, Raasay and Bute.LONG-TAILED WEASEL is one of the larger and bloodthirsty weasels in North America
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