The Irish Stoat Citizen Science Survey is in its final weeks — and researchers need your help! Nearly 800 sightings have been verified across Ireland, yet some areas with suitable habitats still lack records. If you’ve spotted an Irish stoat, alive or dead, you can contribute to this study by submitting your sighting on the National Biodiversity Data Centre website before January 31

The main difference between 'Mustela erminea hibernica' and their British and continental cousins is that Irish stoats keep their rich brown colouring throughout the year, while British and European stoats turn white in winter