FOX ALERT - URGENT
Posted: Tuesday, 16 May 2006 |
I have previously blogged about non-native animal species which have come to the Western Isles and have proved a nuisance. Two examples were hedgehogs, currently subject to a cull in the Uists, and mink.
Late today, SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage) issued an appeal for anyone sighting a fox in the islands of Lewis and Harris to contact them immediately. Area Manager (Western Isles) David MacLennan said on 大象传媒 Online that it is a mystery how the animals got to the Western Isles in the first place. Does anywhere dare owning up to bringing Reynard into Lewis?
Local info has it that a fox is lurking on the Gress side of Back, but this information is 5 months old.
The SNH Office in the Western Isles is located at 32 Francis Street, Stornoway, telephone 01851-705258. Please be as specific as possible in terms of location where and when the fox was sighted.
Comments
I am mobilising the Swainbost and Fivepenny Hunt this Saturday. Tractors and foot followers welcome. We'll nail this fox believe me.
Colonel Hamish Hartington Gusset Bart from The biggest house in Ness
I'm afraid the hedgehogs escaped from the barbecue area at the Fank. I warned chef to keep the cage shut but would he listen?
Donald from Spine Kop Lionel Lewis
The photo gives a clue. Fox probably swam forth across the firth (or whatever!! Clearly I will need to earn a lot of indulgences by the time 大象传媒 folds up all this blogging - yep, this snide remark reveals my Popishness).. Probably on a work day. Nice looking fox ...
mjc from NM,USA
Has the bottom of this picture been cropped to cut off the fox's trampoline Arnish? It seems to be awfy boingy ; )
Annie B from the usual
Twenty first century fox would have been a good headline!
calum from in his wee bed
Here's the 大象传媒 News article on those pesky island foxes. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/4986958.stm
Graham, IBHQ from glasgow
Yes, he does look rather boingy. And yet ... long distance swimming is my educated opinion [note the webbing between the toes!] Calum: you are a riot. Anyway, back to serious business: let it be stated here, in public and clearly, I have first claim on the pelt!! (my coon hat is getting somewhat ratty). And Arnish is my witness .....
mjc from NM,USA
大象传媒 1's Landward will discuss these foxes on Sunday, 28 May at 11.30 a.m. Sorry, Scotland only.
Arnish Lighthouse from Stornoway
I have been in Lewis since late 2004 and am observing life on this fascinating island from an outsider's perspective. I look out at the lighthouse every day - as it looks out over the island and the sea. 
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