The training workshop was run by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and led by Tom Hayek their Water for Wildlife Officer, and among the attendees were a couple of our members. Participants where told about the habitat of the Water Vole, its diet, breeding and what indicators to look for to determine if a site is occupied.

In comparison to a rat, the Water Vole has a stubby rounded nose, short and imbedded ears, and has a shorter round and fluffy tail. It is mainly vegetarian and leaves neat piles of chopped vegetation at feeding sites on the banks.

As Friends of Biss Meadows, we are planning to organise regular walks in the near future, and will attempt to catch a glimpse of the water vole and learn more about its habitat. Hopefully you too, can become a "protector" of "Ratty" once you've fallen for its charms... The question remains: which one are you: Mole, Badger, or perhaps "Toad"?

For further information talk to Jacky Good or Sharl Adabashi or visit the water voles web site.

Click here to see some pictures of the team searching for droppings!

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Date: 02 June 2009