ALL THREE KITTENS SURVIVED THE STORM

Hi All

As you will all know, Aberdeenshire was the epicentre for Storm Babet that hit about 10 days ago. Whilst we all know how well adapted wildcats are to the harsh Scottish weather, this storm was particularly ferocious and so we were more than a little anxious to see if the three, Aberdeenshire, wildcat kittens had survived. We know from your email messages that many of you shared our concerns.

Well, fear not, we absolutely thrilled to tell you that having checked the camera traps, all three kittens have made it through. The camera trap image is timed and dated and was thankfully taken on the 22nd October, so just after the storm. All three of them are playing on a fallen tree, in the wild where they rightfully belong. If you zoom in, there is one kitten clearly in the middle, one to the right jumping up to join it and another one slightly obscured to the left. It won’t win wildlife photographer of the year but it priceless proof that they are alive and well.

We will of course keep monitoring these kittens and keep you up to date on their progress and post some videos when we can.

We hope this brightens up your Monday afternoon.

More updates to follow soon so keep watching and supporting.

Very best wishes as always

The Wildcat Haven Team.