sorry if this is the wrong forum to post!
I have seen locally what looks like a mink although the animal has not been reported as living here.
The animal was jet black and furry (was dry) with a slight white line down it's chin and front belly, long and thin, pointy faced and was climbing a tilted tree across a river. I was walking my dog at the time and it was quite bold as it came back along the tree towards me as I walked by.
I'm not an expert in these things - is it possible to mistake an otter for mink as otters have been reported as living here?
If it is a mink what are the consequences of having the creature in the environment as I have read a few posts on here that talk about eradicating mink - thanks!
I have seen locally what looks like a mink although the animal has not been reported as living here.
The animal was jet black and furry (was dry) with a slight white line down it's chin and front belly, long and thin, pointy faced and was climbing a tilted tree across a river. I was walking my dog at the time and it was quite bold as it came back along the tree towards me as I walked by.
I'm not an expert in these things - is it possible to mistake an otter for mink as otters have been reported as living here?
If it is a mink what are the consequences of having the creature in the environment as I have read a few posts on here that talk about eradicating mink - thanks!