Expansion of range in the Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) in Co. Waterford: 1994-2009

The invasive Bank Vole was present throughout Co. Waterford by 2009. Average rates of spread ranged from 4.0 to 4.7 km per annum at different times and places. The overall average rate spread across the 65 km from Drumber Bridge (north of Lismore) (S0401) to Dunmore (S6903) was measured at 4.3 km pe...

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Published in:Irish naturalists' journal 2016-07, Vol.35 (1), p.17-21
Main Authors: Smiddy, Patrick, Sleeman, D. Paddy, Lysaght, Liam
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological invasions
Birds of prey
Colonization
Feeding preferences
Invasive species
Mammals
Mice
Myodes
Timber
Voles
Wildlife habitats
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Summary:The invasive Bank Vole was present throughout Co. Waterford by 2009. Average rates of spread ranged from 4.0 to 4.7 km per annum at different times and places. The overall average rate spread across the 65 km from Drumber Bridge (north of Lismore) (S0401) to Dunmore (S6903) was measured at 4.3 km per annum over 15 years from September 1994 to October 2009
ISSN:0021-1311