Most recorded mortalities are the result of road deaths and getting trapped in cattle grids. Mole Lord Napier of Magdala introduced moles to Lyndale around the end of the last century. Their further spread from the Edinbane area has been limited by the Snizort river to the east and the moors beyond Greshornish in the west. However, a few have managed south to Caroy, Balmeanach and Struan. Common Shrew Found all over Skye and outlying islands.
Most records are of cat kills or of skulls in owl pellets.
Pygmy Shrew Appears to be less common than its larger relative but has similar distribution. Only two recent records from Skye which may reflect a genuine scarcity. It has been recorded from Raasay and Pabay. Wherever there are trees or houses it is commonly seen flying from March to October but occasionally it is reported as late as December before it hibernates for the winter. It hibernates usually from October to March.