Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius) wildlife photograph in british rivers & wetlands

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Water Vole in United Kingdom

Where to look for the water vole in United Kingdom, habitat cues, and the Catch'Um field guide.

Arvicola amphibius

Finding Water Vole in United Kingdom

Water Voles still occur in United Kingdom, though specific park pins are still being curated. Use the Water Vole field guide for ID and biology, and the United Kingdom expedition page for broader wildlife destinations.

United Kingdom context: Familiar wildlife on your doorstep, from city foxes at dusk to deer in ancient parkland.

When you are out looking, prioritise riverbank, canal edge, reedbed, and wet ditch in United Kingdom. That is where local sightings of this species are most often reported.

Full species guide

Biology, interesting facts, identification, and conservation live on the Water Vole field guide. This page stays focused on finding one in United Kingdom.

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Log the Water Vole in United Kingdom

Spot one in the wild, then scan it in Catch'Um to log your rare discovery.