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…
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.
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…
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.
Water mint
Water mint grows in damp places and has aromatic leaves that can be used to flavour food and drink. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come to a Wildlife…
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
Endangered Water Voles Recovering on the River Beane
Water Voles are increasing their range along the River Beane following 2022 reintroduction.
Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…