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Nature Reserve

Winnall Moors Nature Reserve

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A wildlife haven at the heart of bustling Winchester

Species

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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Water Vole Identification Training

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Water vole ID training helps people identify water voles and recognise the signs of their presence in the wild.

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Adopt a water vole

Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Sponsor a water vole with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children!
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The water vole

Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.

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The National Water Vole Database Project

The Wildlife Trusts’ National Water Vole Database Project charts changes in water vole distribution, providing information to support those working to protect and recover populations of this endangered species.
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Cy Baker biro artist X The Wildlife Trusts

The Wildlife Trusts are collaborating with Cy Baker, a biro artist who uses his talent and skill to raise money for wildlife charities. He's visiting over 30 Wildlife Trust sites and creating an original piece of artwork inspired by whats he's seen at each nature reserve. Cy is donating a large amount of the profits to The Wildlife Trusts.
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Water voles

Find out where to see water voles, Britain's largest vole species and the inspiration behind The Wind in the Willows' Ratty.
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Water voles

Water voles were once widespread across the UK, but numbers have dropped dramatically in the last few decades.