Water Vole Surveying
Water voles are in serious decline in
Warwickshire and in the UK as a whole. In order to prevent this
species from becoming extinct within Warwickshire, it is essential
that we survey as many watercourses as possible so that firstly, we
know where they are, and secondly, we can then take appropriate
action to protect them.
Surveying takes place during the spring and
summer each year, with opportunities for members of the public
to take part. Although we can provide training on the day, some
experience prior to the day on how to survey for water voles would
be useful (see below).
If you think you might have seen a water vole (or their field
signs) please get in touch by emailing records@wkwt.org.uk or use
the recording form available on the Surveys
and Monitoring webpage.
Please contact Tim Haselden, Wetlands Living Landscape
Officer on 024 7630 8995 or email tim.haselden@wkwt.org.uk
if you are interested in getting involved.