In the middle of October, bird watchers estimated about 40 short-eared owls were seen hunting on the wetlands — probably a ...

Instead of tunnels, “voles create trails or ‘runs’ across the ground,” Dickens says. (You might catch a glimpse of a vole—they can be seen running from their hiding spots when those spots are exposed.

Ground squirrels and voles take tiny bites from soybean fields. The slow bleed over successive seasons is often considered part of the cost of farming, particularly in no-till ground. But ...

The woodland vole shows many adaptations for its burrowing lifestyle. The fur is short, soft, and silky, almost mole-like in texture. The front feet and claws are larger than those of its relatives.

The other half of the land is an excellent example of old-field succession. A circular trail rewards hikers with the pleasures of the scenic woods. Access is available by reservation only. Paul and ...

Voles are easy prey for the owls that roost ... A group led by former City Councilmember David Knudsen has proposed a trails master plan. Asmuth said that if it’s implemented — and if the ...

More than 200 captive-bred water voles have been released at a secret location close to Haweswater, as part of an attempt to create a thriving population of the endangered species in Cumbria.

A project to reintroduce water voles to South Downs National Park has been declared a success after new signs of activity were spotted. More than 2,800 of the creatures have been released along ...

Mary F. Willson is a retired professor of ecology. “On The Trails” appears every Wednesday in the Juneau Empire.

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A research study in the Cairngorms is hoping to help protect one of Scotland's most endangered bird species by counting the number of voles. The tiny mammals are an important food source for ...