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Turning the tide for water voles
Work has been completed at Woodside Farm near Ilkeston to prevent water voles from struggling due to rising water levels.
Improving homes for water voles
As part of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund project we are helping water voles by improving the habitat for them, read on to find out how...
Water Voles at Golden Valley seen by Maggie Campbell
Water voles spotted at Golden Valley
thank you water voles
All about Water Voles, with the Whistlestop Wildlife Watch group
Come along to Aqueduct Cottage for a group talk all about Water Voles! Booking is essential!
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Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
Common mallow
Common mallow is a handsome 'weed' of waste ground, roadside verges and gardens. Its deep pink, stripey flowers provide nectar for insects throughout the summer.
Musk mallow
Musk mallow has pretty pink flowers that can be seen along roadside verges, hedgerows and field margins in summer. It lives up to its name, producing a delicate, musky smell that increases indoors…
Ballan wrasse
The largest of the UK wrasse species, the ballan wrasse with its striking patterning is a delight for any rocky reef snorkeller or shallow water diver!
Mallard
The much-loved mallard is our most familiar duck, found across town and country. If your feeding the ducks please don't feed them bread - it's not good for them! Instead, they love…