Water voles in the Uplands
Naturally Native Project Officer Elliot Lea, takes a look at water voles in the Uplands and how these special areas are providing a refuge for Britain's fastest declining mammal.
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Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
Water vole surveys
Help Durham Wildlife Trust's work for wildlife by becoming a water vole survey volunteer.
A nose for water voles
We can all look for the signs of water voles but we’re likely to miss most of them. So maybe our K-9 companions can help us find the voles of the North East. Blog by Sally Johnson - Conservation…
The water vole
Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.
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Rush Pasture Habitats and their importance for water voles
While upland rush pasture looks vastly different from ‘ideal’ water vole habitat, it is nevertheless vital to their continued presence in the North East. Read all about this important habitat in…
Surviving winter, a water vole’s guide.
From choosing their territory wisely, to building up a food store, find out how water voles prepare for winter - by Emily Marshall
How many water voles do we have?
Water voles may be Britain’s fastest declining mammal. This blog looks at why and how we can help them recover.
Eight-year-old’s appeal to PM to save water voles
An eight-year-old girl from County Durham has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to appeal for help in saving the water vole.
Bank vole
The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is ideal prey for owls, weasels and kestrels.
Field vole
With a population of 75 million, the field vole is one of the UK's most common mammals. Hidden among the vegetation of grassland, heathland and moorland, it is not as easily spotted as the…