Track ID please, I'm bafffled.

[Kenn]

Spotted these out on Dunnet Head today, about the size of a medium cat print,they ran for about 1/4 mile coming from heathland ,along the road, stopped at a puddle and then disappeared into an area of grass.From the long thin marks behind the pug marks, must be something low to the ground with a tail but no obvious claws marks.

[Happy Guy]

With all the snow, could it be a Yeti (mini Highland version)?? lol

[kas]

No idea Lizz, but hope someone comes up with the answer.

Stoat or a Weasel??? (thinking small, with tail)

[Kenn]

That was my initial reaction, stoat but all the pics I have looked at of their tracks show definite claw indents.

[Haweswater]

Spotted these out on Dunnet Head today, about the size of a medium cat print,they ran for about 1/4 mile coming from heathland ,along the road, stopped at a puddle and then disappeared into an area of grass.From the long thin marks behind the pug marks, must be something low to the ground with a tail but no obvious claws marks.

Possibly a cat (domestic, probably too small for a wildcat) stalking potential prey - walking low to ground, tip of tail touching snow?? The absence of claws (sheathed when walking) and what appears to be four toes suggest feline...

[ducati]

Possibly a cat (domestic, probably too small for a wildcat) stalking potential prey - walking low to ground, tip of tail touching snow?? The absence of claws (sheathed when walking) and what appears to be four toes suggest feline...

Wild Haggis in winter plumage (no, a cat really).

[Ricco]

Any chance its an otter?

[piratelassie]

IT'S A HAGGIS, OUT FOR A RUN IN THE SNOW.......

[Kenn]

Now which breed o' haggis would it be?
I thought the wee beasties were all hibernated by now, bit may be I have been misinformed!