Ver Valley Mammals List - seen along the Ver Valley
since 2000
Please let John Fisher know if you have any interesting mammal sightings.
john.fisher@btclick.com
01582 792843
| Species |
Status |
Season |
Breeding |
Comments |
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| Fox |
Common |
All Year |
Yes |
Becoming more common |
| Badger |
Common |
All Year |
Yes |
Nocturnal lifestyle means they are seldom seen |
| Stoat |
Common |
All Year |
Yes |
Few sightings |
| Weasel |
Common |
All Year |
Yes |
Few sightings |
| Water Vole |
Possible |
All Year |
|
Bred prolifically until 1980's - could be reintroduced |
| Mink |
Common |
All Year |
Yes |
Introduced species now being trapped |
| Otter |
Possible |
All Year |
|
Following the hunting ban they are re-establishing |
| Muntjac |
Common |
All Year |
Yes |
Introduced species |
| Hare |
Common |
All Year |
Yes |
Have declined but still seen most of the year |
| Rabbit |
Common |
All Year |
Yes |
Introduced species |
| Grey Squirrel |
Common |
All Year |
Yes |
Introduced species |
| Shrew |
Common |
All Year |
Yes |
Seldom seen |
| Water Shrew |
Common |
All Year |
Yes |
Seldom seen |
| Vole |
Common |
All Year |
Yes |
Seldom seen |
