Conservation Volunteers of St.Mellons & Trowbridge
Hendre Lake
Mammals of the Area
The woods and water edges support a whole range of native mammals and some non-natives, providing stable habitats and enough food supplies for many
Field vole
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Cute and in huge numbers, but rarely seen. The grass-tunnelling field vole is our most abundant mammal and represents a vital link in the food chain.
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Fox
A born survivor with a bushy tail. Ever adaptable, the fox is equally at home in our woods or city streets. It sits top of the woodland food chain with a diet that takes in everything from birds and beetles to rabbits and rats.
Grey squirrel
Tree-climbing nut buriers. Scampering grey squirrels are a familiar sight, but sadly these American imports have had a disastrous impact on the native red squirrel.
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Hazel dormouse
Sleepy, charming, undeniably cute. This minute mammal needs trees to survive and is seriously endangered.
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Noctule bat
Often seen flying high above the tree-tops, the noctule bat is the largest bat in the UK. This species relies on tree holes to roost in and is often confused for a swift when on the wing
Soprano pipistrelle bat
The soprano pipistrelle bat is a widespread species that hunts close to water and can be found in woods and gardens
Hedgehog
Sleepy, cute, truly iconic. These prickly critters rely on hedgerows and woodland edges for food and shelter.
Otter
An elusive carnivore well-suited to land and water. With sweet-smelling spraint and a playful nature, otters are making a comeback. Find out what they eat, where they live and how to spot them.
Water Vole
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Britain’s largest species of vole and an iconic wetland species. Water voles can grow up to 20cm with a 10cm tail and weigh up to 300g
Common pipistrelle
Small bat with brown fur and black wings. Spends the day sleeping in buildings, but relies on trees when emerging at night.
Mammal guide created with the help
of the UK Woodland Trust & Living Levels
