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Water Voles

Day in the life of a water vole surveyor

Water vole with blackberry resized by Ian Schofield Shutterstock

Water voles hold the unfortunate title of being the UK’s fastest declining mammal. Once a common and widespread species in Britain, a recent report has revealed an estimated 30% decline in water vole distribution across England and Wales between 2006 – 2015. However, there is some evidence that conservation work, including strategic habitat restoration and …

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Spring River and Water Vole Safari – 27th April

An exclusive photography workshop in a fantastic location famous for its water voles and a host of other wildlife. Practical tuition will be tailored to the needs of those attending and will be suitable for beginners. An ideal gift for those interested in wildlife and photography at any level. Leader: Experienced wildlife and environmental photographer Iain …

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Calling all water vole enthusiasts!

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National Water Vole Monitoring Programme starts 15 April 2018. We are calling on all wildlife enthusiasts to help monitor signs of the UK’s disappearing water voles as part of our annual National Water Vole Monitoring Programme. Affectionately portrayed as Ratty in childhood favourite Wind in the Willows, water voles were once a common sight along …

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Spring River and Water Vole Safari

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. Please see our later dates or to be added to a waiting list please contact abby.sempleskipper@ptes.org An exclusive photography workshop in a fantastic location famous for its water voles and a host of other wildlife. Practical tuition will be tailored to the needs of those attending and will be suitable …

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Press release: Help save the UK’s endangered water vole this May

water vole in pipe by Ian Schofield Shutterstock.com

Did you know that over the last century water voles have experienced the most severe decline of any wild mammal in the UK? In 2015, the People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) launched the first National Water Vole Monitoring Programme (NWVMP). Following two successful years, this May, PTES is once again calling for existing volunteers …

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National Water Vole Monitoring Programme enters second year

The results are in! We are delighted by the response to the first year of our National Water Vole Monitoring Programme, with 188 sites surveyed and data submitted online. This was well over our initial target to survey 100 sites in the first year, so a big thank you to everyone who took part and …

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