Shambam1962 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 Whilst walking the dogs today, I decided to walk up to the lake nestled at the bottom of the mountain above our village. It’s a decent walk and I was out a few hours in the beautiful sunshine. I walked along the edge of the lake , whilst the spaniels were swimming around, and found this in the shallows near the reeds. I had to open it up, and it hinged from the left side to expose soft putty like product inside. I thought it may be used to identify animal prints , like mink or otter. Can anyone confirm it’s use ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 Its a mink raft . you use this to see if there's mink in the area by checking the tin inside it for tracks that the animal leaves as it passes threw , Find them and you know there's mink and you can set a trap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted May 20 Author Report Share Posted May 20 3 minutes ago, Bigbob said: Its a mink raft . you use this to see if there's mink in the area by checking the tin inside it for tracks that the animal leaves as it passes threw , Find them and you know there's mink and you can set a trap Thanks Bigbob, I thought it was along those lines. I haven’t walked up to the lake since last year and it has all new fences and galvanised gates around it. The council have spent a few bob with all the fancy signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Looks a nice spot. Bit of a way from me alas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Its owner might want it back. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Yep mink trap with a clay pad to see the footprints.. hoping it's mink free as looks like a great spot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Use similar here to monitor water voles and check for any signs of mink on a floating raft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambam1962 Posted May 22 Author Report Share Posted May 22 58 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Use similar here to monitor water voles and check for any signs of mink on a floating raft That makes sense as it shows water voles on the notice board. I have never seen a water vole there in the 45 years I’ve been there ! Unless they are thinking of releasing them there, and that is why the mink raft is there 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 1 hour ago, Shambam1962 said: That makes sense as it shows water voles on the notice board. I have never seen a water vole there in the 45 years I’ve been there ! Unless they are thinking of releasing them there, and that is why the mink raft is there 👍 It’s easier to spot the grass they chew off than them next time I’m down the river I’ll try and get a picture for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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