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Barn Owls |
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 Short
tailed Vole
Colour: Grey-brown above, creamy-grey underneath, rounded
snout, less prominent eyes than mice & short ears completely
covered with fur.
Length: Approximately 90-110mm; distinctive short tail.
Weight: Averaging between 20-40g.
Habitat: Rough grassland areas, woodland, hedgerows, dunes
& moorland. Grass is the field voles only food source
and shredded grass is used to make their nests, which are
about 10cm in diameter. Nests are built at the base of grass
roots, in underground burrows or even under discarded man
made materials such as corrugated roof sheets.
Breeding Season: This begins in March/April and ends between
October and December.
Young: Up to 5 are normally found in each litter and
females will give birth to five or six litters per year.
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 Common
Shrew
Colour: This can differ, dark brown, pale brown, whitish,
covered with dense velvety fur, long pointed upturned snout,
small eyes, small ears and red teeth.
Length: 40-80mm; long tail. Weight: 5-14g.
Habitat: Found in damp areas, hedgerows, scrubland, grassland
and deciduous woodland. Food: Insects, earthworms, small slugs
and snails.
Breeding Season: Starts around May until September.
Young: A litter will consist of 5-7 young. |
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