Taken over the weekend at my third Water Vole site. These little creatures are making a come back after the erradication of released mink either by the otter or man's influence.
Hi Tom,
A beautiful intimate view
The flecks of green on the water surface really add to the images appeal.
Good to hear their making a recovery.
Posted by Malcolm Muir on September 19, 2006 at 2:54 AM
That's another great image Tom. Has there been a formal mink erradication programme in your area? Interested, since our otter population is near capacity but water vole numbers still appear to be very low. Not seeing nearly so many mink, but they are still about. Mind you, our voles were all but exterminated, apart from in some upland areas, so it will undoubtedly take time.
Cheers
Malcolm
Posted by Dave Courtenay on September 19, 2006 at 3:03 AM
Good news-more voles more barn owls-The low angle works very well here-cracking portrait
Has there been a formal mink erradication programme in your area?
Depends upon what you class as formal - nothing is organised so to speak - just done?
Most of the private land I have access to in the Peaks is, or is near to, maintained moorland/rivers. Obviously Mink are very unwelcome and actively dealt with. The problem with Mink is that they drive out everything else (Lapwing, weasels etc) - predate anything and excell as hunters and don't know when enough is enough.
Recently there has also been big efforts/conservation projects to get rid of Mink on the Somerset Levels with some 260 being removed.
Posted by John Chapman on September 19, 2006 at 5:05 AM
Hi Tom
great picture of the Vole amd I like the green plants .
John
Aberdeen
Posted by David Kjaer on September 19, 2006 at 8:40 AM
Good one Tom, its a shame its the last one for a while as I really love these guys We had mink near where I live, only for a couple of months earlier in the year, but they decimated the early hatched ducks and coots. A trap was set in the Mill which they used but they dissapeared before they were caught.
Terry
Posted by Alan Woolnough on September 19, 2006 at 1:50 PM
Nice intimate shot Tom,
I like it!!
Alan
Posted by Philip Kirkham on September 19, 2006 at 3:30 PM
Great shot Tom, as Alan says, very intimate. You must be pleased with your Vole collection.
Best wishes
Phil
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A beautiful intimate view
The flecks of green on the water surface really add to the images appeal.
Good to hear their making a recovery.
Cheers
Malcolm
Depends upon what you class as formal - nothing is organised so to speak - just done?
Most of the private land I have access to in the Peaks is, or is near to, maintained moorland/rivers. Obviously Mink are very unwelcome and actively dealt with. The problem with Mink is that they drive out everything else (Lapwing, weasels etc) - predate anything and excell as hunters and don't know when enough is enough.
Recently there has also been big efforts/conservation projects to get rid of Mink on the Somerset Levels with some 260 being removed.
great picture of the Vole amd I like the green plants .
John
Aberdeen
David
Terry
I like it!!
Alan
Best wishes
Phil