Field Vole

Short-tailed Vole

Microtus agrestis

Field vole and bank vole: mouse-size, total length 8-12 cm. Water vole: rat-size, 14-22 cm.

Field vole: grey-brown, shaggy, tail about a third of body length, open grassland.

Bank vole: chestnut brown, sleek, tail a half of body length, wood/shrub cover.
Field Voles

These delightful field voles enjoying some early sunshine were photographed by Robert Clark
Field Vole
Following on from his success in getting butterflies to pose on his hand for photos, Robert photographed the field voles with his trademark