tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6187205988785761.post2577388758401780491..comments2024-03-19T10:39:34.661-07:00Comments on Views of the Ock: Water voles 2009Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13049987106163260521noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6187205988785761.post-49086411176877678532009-10-14T05:22:10.779-07:002009-10-14T05:22:10.779-07:00Thanks Kate, as your blog is an inspiration for mi...Thanks Kate, as your blog is an inspiration for mine I'm really pleased you like it.<br />You raise some good questions; these results have been passed to the Berks Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust who have a water vole officer. But I have not passed it on to the council.<br />As for extending habitat, it's unlikely a move to increase the habitat on the river would be popular as it would involve tree felling. But I think a thorough survey on the meadow (and the surrounding streams) would be of use. I have spoken to David (previous commenter) about the management of the meadow and maybe a strong colony in the meadow could affect future plans although ownership and management is a quite complex issue. <br />I also wonder if the meadow is a stronghold for water voles during the winter floods.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049987106163260521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6187205988785761.post-85960959141221116482009-10-14T05:11:06.735-07:002009-10-14T05:11:06.735-07:00Thanks David,
It's good to know that what star...Thanks David,<br />It's good to know that what started as a hobby may be of use to others.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049987106163260521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6187205988785761.post-30758864329447689532009-10-12T06:12:54.375-07:002009-10-12T06:12:54.375-07:00Brillant record-keeping. Are you passing the info ...Brillant record-keeping. Are you passing the info on to your local Wildlife Trust and to the council (eg planning depts, pest control, parks and grounds maintenance)? I wonder whether you could instigate some habitat improvement to extend some of the colonies, too? Maybe suggest this to the WT.<br /><br />Well done, anyway. I love your blog.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6187205988785761.post-34978185831120568272009-10-11T02:09:49.530-07:002009-10-11T02:09:49.530-07:00Well done Richard in compiling these records.
They...Well done Richard in compiling these records.<br />They may be very useful in helping to conserve these wetland areas.<br /><br />DavidUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612158719414739875noreply@blogger.com