46
46 traps set
8 sprung contained 5 Woodmice
2 bank voles
1 common shrew
Only one animal was caught in areas disturbed
by the public/dogs.
All the mammals were released back into the
park. Each trap contains bedding and food.
Alf Gudgeon has agreed to come back again in
the new year. If anyone would like to attend
then please contact me. The date is not yet
known, but you will have to be at Wanstead Park
by 7.30 a.m. Alf is a real practical expert
and has the gift of passing on his knowledge in
an easy—going manner. Even though I have been
mammal trapping before I found it exciting when
a sprung trap was found and the mammal seen.
I recommend going on the next trip. It's well
worth the early start.
ADRIAN VERNON
OTHER MAMMALS SEEN IN WANSTEAD PARK IN 1989
Foxes and rabbits are a common sight in the
park. The highlight this year was a report of
two weasels seen by a member of the Wren
Group. One weasel was standing still while
the other ran around it in circles; presumably'
a mating ritual.
ADRIAN VERNON