Mammals - Late
Winter
Deer
This is the easiest time of the year to see
Roe and Muntjac deer in the fields. They get braver as the
winter progresses and the need for food increases
Top
Spots
Look
across the open fen. But be quiet and look upwind. Have a
look at the
sightings page for locations
where deer have been seen recently as they can cover
quite large areas. If you see some put an entry on the
sightings page so others know good locations to see
them
Hare
The fenland fields are an excellent place to
find Hares. They are much bigger than rabbits with powerful
back legs, big ears and a long sloping back. During late
winter they may be seen boxing with one another or
solitary, stood proud in the middle of a field upright
sniffing the air
Top Spots
Look across the open fen. But be quiet and look upwind.
Seen recently WNW of Witchford (TL 485 795 or N+52 23' 37"
E+0 16' 6"). If you see some put an entry on the
sightings page so others know
good locations to see them
Grey
Squirrels
As the food resources dwindle away and their autumnal
stores running low the Grey Squirrels rely heavily on
raiding garden bird feeders. Many people dislike the
squirrels marauding ways but if you can’t beat them then
why not put nuts out for them and try and enjoy their
visits
Top Spots
Any tree nearby, these invasive mammals tend to prefer
deciduous trees. At the heart of the Ely10 the Lime Trees
that line the Paradise sports ground is a good place to see
them (TL 543 807 or N+52 24' 11" E+0 16' 6")