188 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 



INSECTIVORA . SORICIDA E. 



Common Shrew, Sorex tetragonurus (Herm.). 



Not uncommon; often found lying dead on roads and foot- 

 paths. 



CARNIVORA. MUSTELIDAE. 



Badger, Meles taxus (Schreb.). 



The " Brock " is still a native of some parts of our district, and 

 is, I am glad to say, strictly preserved on some of the estates in 

 the neighbourhood. 



Common Otter, Lutra vulgaris. Erx. 



Although much reduced in numbers since Mr Stewart included 

 it in his list of the quadrupeds of the parish of Luss, the Otter is 

 still found on a few of the streams which flow into the loch. 



Common Weasel, Mustela vulgaris. Linn. 

 Common ; the variation in size of this species is very marked. 



Ermine Weasel or Stoat, Mustela erminea. Linn. 



Found on all the hills in the neighbourhood of the loch. The 

 time of changing from winter to summer fur seems to be very 

 variable. I have obtained specimens in winter dress on the 8th 

 of February, and on the 11th of the same month have found 

 others in full summer fur, except a slight ring of white on the 

 tail, just above the black tip. 



Polecat, Mustela putorius. Linn. 



At one time common, the " Foumart " is now quite unknown, 

 except by name, on the hills round Loch Lomond. 



Pine Martin, Maries dbietum, Eay. 



This species has also been banished from our district. I have 

 not heard of one being seen or trapped for many years. It was, 

 however, at one time well known in the neighbourhood, but has 

 been killed down, as in most other parts of Scotland. It is very 

 doubtful if the Beech Martin, M. foina, has ever occurred in 

 Scotland. Mr E. R. Alston states that all the specimens shown 



