You can buy security cameras on the internet. The woman who dropped the cat in the wheelie bin was cctv'd onb a private web cam.

Screw fix have a reasonable range too.

Are there any prints or droppings that might identify the animal?

And how big's the 'ole? 3" to 5", rabbit (I go ferreting regularly, and rabbits often use old yew trees under which to excavate extensive warrens). Bigger then that will only be badger or fox. Fox hole is oval, top to bottom, badger 'D' shaped, wider than tall, (the 'D' shape on its straight side). Phil J

Thanks to all of you for getting back so quick and giving good advice.

you say remote camera as in infa red which is quite specialised expensive equipment or do you mean something you can use with a remote control from say your living room . i would google it myself .

ok thanks noseypotter

your welcome snowdrop