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Old 17-03-2010, 02:58 PM
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Re: ID pls re something making home inside phormium

My first thought was Water Vole. It does look right, However if the stalk was covered by snow fpor any length of time it is much more likely to be a Field Vole. These love green stuff and can nibble away to their little furry hearts content if there is good ground cover of snow. Not sure if Bank Voles do the same. I have never noticed much difference in them other than that a Bank vole will bite you if you pick it up.
I would definately think Vole not Rat though.
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