A cheeky weasel !!

How privileged we are here at Stapeley, to not only see an abundance of wildlife, but to get up close and personal with it too! Today’s highlight has been a close encounter with a baby weasel.

This orphaned youngster came to us a few weeks ago, its eyes still closed.  Eyes now open and super inquisitive, this small, carnivorous hunter has been housed in our quiet isolation area, snuggled up in a knitted hat!!  We are feeding him chopped mouse and he is growing bigger and stronger everyday!  Check our cheeky chappy out on our U-Tube clip: http://bit.ly/Mf17WY

However, we were told to handle these little devils with care, these creatures will spray...as Rob our Supervisor found out (!)...can you smell something? 

Sponsors of Stapeley Grange's Summer Wildlife Assistant Position