Bank Vole
Myodes glareolus
UK Green ListModerate📍 Grizedale Forest
Season
Year-round. Woodland and scrub.
Best time of day
Morning. That rustle.
Lake District
Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. Scrub. That rustle. Small. Brown. Redder than field vole. Common. You'll hear them. Rarely see them.
UK population
Around 23 million. Widespread.
Overview
Bank voles rustle. Small. Brown. Redder than field vole. Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. Scrub. Common. You'll hear them. Rarely see them. Shy.
At a Glance
| Order | Rodentia |
| Family | Cricetidae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Scrub · Hedgerows |
| Diet | Seeds, nuts, insects, fungi. |
| UK population | Around 23 million. Widespread. |
| Lake District | Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. Scrub. That rustle. Small. Brown. Redder than field vole. Common. You'll hear them. Rarely see them. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Woodland, scrub. Grizedale, Borrowdale, Foulshaw Moss. That rustle. Small. Brown. Redder than field vole. Common.
Identification
Small. Brown. Redder than field vole. Rounded face. Woodland.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Woodland. That rustle. Redder than field vole. Common. Rarely see them.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.