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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…
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Getting to Know the Water Vole
Looking back to the 1980s, water voles were an abundant species and a fairly common sight for those passing by our waterways. Today, the water vole is the UK’s fastest declining mammal and faces…
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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…
Reintroducing ratty: water vole reintroductions explained
Water voles are mini ecosystem engineers and their return will see, in part, the restoration of natural processes to rivers.
Water avens
Look for Water avens in damp habitats, such as riversides, wet woodlands and wet meadows. It has nodding, purple-and-orange flowers that hang on delicate, purple stems.
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Summer Tree Identification Workshop
Learn how to identify trees in their summer state, starting with a classroom session and then heading into Panshanger Park
Summer Tree Identification Workshop
Learn how to identify trees in their summer state, starting with a classroom session and then heading into Hertford Heath...