Weasel
Mustela nivalis
UK Green ListModerate📍 Lakeland fells
Season
Year-round. Small. Fast.
Best time of day
Morning. That dart.
Lake District
The fells. Moorland. Smaller than stoat. No black tip on tail. That dart. Common. Hard to see. Fast.
UK population
Around 450,000. Widespread.
Overview
Weasels are small. No black tip on tail. Stoat has black tip. That dart. The fells. Moorland. Common. Hard to see. Fast. You'll get a glimpse.
At a Glance
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Mustelidae |
| Habitat | Moorland · Woodland · Hedgerows |
| Diet | Voles, mice. Hunts in burrows. |
| UK population | Around 450,000. Widespread. |
| Lake District | The fells. Moorland. Smaller than stoat. No black tip on tail. That dart. Common. Hard to see. Fast. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Moorland, woodland, drystone walls. The fells, Grizedale. Smaller than stoat. No black tip. That dart.
Identification
Small. Brown. No black tip on tail. Smaller than stoat. That dart.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Moorland. That dart. No black tip. Smaller than stoat. Fast glimpse.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.