Stoat
Mustela erminea
Length 35-40cm

Superficially similar to weasel but appreciably larger and with distinctive black tip to tail. Coat colour orange-brown above with clear demarcation from white underparts. Some N individuals turn white in winter, retaining black tip to tail. Sometimes located by pinpointing anguished squeals of rabbit prey, a favourite food. Found throughout Britain and Ireland except some islands.