Devon mole catcher (Andrew Kirkpatrick) has been trapping moles for the last 12 years, he has only caught two albino moles in this time and has never taken a photo of this exceptionally rare animal before. It was caught near Mortonhampsted in a quiet, rural location next to a stream.This site was no different to any other. On retuningthe next day to check the traps a whitish, ginger clean looking mole was found. It was exciting to find an albino mole.

2008 was a good year for moles as the summer months had been wet, which had made it easer for the females to rear their pups. Food is more plentiful in wetter weather. Due to climate change Moles could be mating all year round.

Moles are known to be solitary and very territorial animals. One exception to this rule is during the mating season where a number of moles can be found in one location.

More and more moles are being found in cities and towns as a result of composting becoming more common. A compost bin for a mole is similar to a free take-a-way in their back garden, it provides them with a ready supply of worms.

Devon mole catcher Mr kikpatrick 02 02 2009

 Mr kirkpatrick Caught another Albion mole 01/03/2009  near Cornwood