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Old 06-07-2008, 08:31 AM
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Re: Tracks and signs images needed.

Water vole latrines:






A field vole latrine:




Field vole feeding:



When feeding on juncus, field voles often strip the green outer layer to leave the white pith.



Water vole tracks:



Note the distinctive star-shape. Easily confused with rat prints, though, as rats' toes can splay in soft mud too.

Otter spraint under a bridge:



Otter spraint close up:


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