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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Know your newts
Having slept the winter away hidden amongst tree roots, under rocks, or in crevices, newts are starting to emerge. Early spring is a great time to spot newts, so here is our handy guide to the…
Water voles in Herts and Middlesex
Water voles were once abundant in rivers and wetlands across England. We want to see water voles back in every river across Hertfordshire.
Water voles return to the Ver
In 2021, water voles will return to the River Ver after a 30-year absence
Water voles to return to the Ver
Endangered water voles will be reintroduced to the River Ver in spring 2021 after a 30-year absence.
Endangered Water Voles Recovering on the River Beane
Water Voles are increasing their range along the River Beane following 2022 reintroduction.
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…
What to See in June
June is a great month for wildlife watching - here are some species to look out for this month.
Colne Valley water voles get funding boost
As part of a project partnership in the Colne Valley, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has secured funding to conserve the single water vole population in the Colne Valley.
Hertfordshire goes wild in June
55,500 people across the UK – and rising – sign up to go wild in June
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.
Getting to know the ‘Bogblutter’
Discover the reason behind the Bittern's nickname and find out more about this elusive bird.