Feeding Stations - Can Be Subtle

 

You have to look carefully for some feeding signs.

More Edgeley Road Action

 

burrow

feeding station

latrine

 

raft spider

cotton grass on Whixall Moss

two lizards on Prees Heath

feeding station plus droppings

I met a couple of men today who told me they'd been watching two water voles in this ditch on Whixall Moss. There were signs of water vole nibbling on some grass stalks poking out of the water.

Tesco Car Park Still Busy

 

Eating pollen for the protein.

This vole has a wound on its back, possibly from fighting other voles.

Feeding station - a water vole was here.

This nursing mother squirrel has been coming to our garden this week.

A Field Signs Refresher

Water voles still proving very shy, though there are plenty.

Below, a burrow at Edgeley Road

Below, droppings at Edward German Drive.

Feeding - grazing and feeding stations at Edgeley Road and Edward German Drive.

Water vole prints at Edgeley Road.

Pebble Hook Tip moth and common lizard.

Above, redstarts and below, a wheatear.

Heron and oystercatcher.

Feeding station.