Irish Stoat Survey
Despite the fact that the Irish stoat is believed to have been continually present on the island of Ireland for at least 12,500 years, there is little reliable information on its population. They are elusive mammals, who are rarely seen, and who leave few field tracks and signs, such as hair or droppings. They often avoid the standard monitoring methods used for other mammals.
The survey is a collaborative project between Vincent Wildlife Trust, National Biodiversity Data Centre, University of Galway and the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording (Northern Ireland). Financial assistance for this survey was provided by the Irish Environmental Network and National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Irish Stoat – C. Crowley (Crossing the Line Films)
The Irish Stoat
The subspecies of Irish stoat differs from other stoats in the rest of Europe because it does not turn white in winter, and the line dividing the chestnut-coloured upper fur and the creamy-coloured fur on its belly is usually irregular. However, like all stoats, it has a distinctive black tip to its tail, a long sinuous body, short legs and a flattened head. There are no weasels in Ireland, so the stoat fills the niche occupied by both species in other places.
Irish Stoat – D. Breen
Suirbhé ar an Easóg Éireannach
Tugann an Suirbhé ar an Easóg Éireannach cuireadh don phobal tuairisc a dhéanamh má fheiceann siad an Easóg Éireannach ar oileán na hÉireann. Fáiltímid roimh aon tuairisc go bhfacthas easóga, idir easóga beo nó easóga marbha mar shampla cinn a bhí maraithe ar an mbóthar.
D’ainneoin go bhfuil an easóg Éireannach ar oileán na hÉireann le breis agus 12,500 bliain, is beag eolas iontaofa atá againn i ndáiríre uirthi. Tá sé deacair teacht uirthi, ní minic a fheictear í, agus ní fhágann sí mórán lorg ná comharthaí ar nós fionnadh ná cacanna. Seachnaíonn sí na modhanna caighdeánacha monatóireachta a úsáidtear do mhamaigh eile.
Irish Stoat – Ruth Hanniffy
