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Water voles are only active for a few hours at a time, but the month of May is a good time to catch a glimpse of them.  They mate in early spring, and the first litters are born in an underground nest in April.  Within a month the mothers could be pregnant again, so the first litters will be out looking for territories of their own.

The youngsters are not as street-wise, or river-wise, as the adults, so this can give you an advantage. Although they've got sensitive hearing, they have poor eyesight, so they'll carry on with their routines provided you remain still and quiet as you watch them.


More info at: UK Safari Water Voles Fact File  and  How to Find a Water Vole