Recording mammalsNational Mammal AtlasThe Mammal Society are currently working on a National Mammal Atlas, which will be published in late 2016. This will be the first mammal atlas for the UK in over 20 years; so from mole hills in Mayfied, to owl pellet innards in Ovingdean, 2016 is the year to get out and make your mammal records count!Surveys There are lots of different mammal surveys and monitoring schemes to get involved with!During Autumn and Winter 2015/2016 we will be continuing our harvest mouse survey and we need an army of nest hunters across Sussex! To find out more contact us at sussexmammalsurveys[at]googlemail.comHarvest mouse - Derek Middleton/Sussex Wildlife Trust Arun and Rother Connections are looking for local people to become part of their vole patrol! If you want to get involved with water vole survey and monitoring contact Arun and Rother Connections. The National Water Vole Monitoring Programme are looking for surveyors and there are 20 survey sites up for grabs in Sussex. For further information contact PTES. Water vole - Derek Middleton/Sussex Wildlife Trust There are over 40 sites in Sussex registered in the National Dormouse Monitoring Programme These sites are visited at least twice a year between April and October If you are interested in getting involved contact us Hazel dormouse - Laurie Jackson Seen any mammals lately? Wildlife recording is an essential part of conservation work and helps us focus our mammal activities in the right places. Mammals are often under-recorded so if you have a mammal encounter in Sussex, be sure to submit a record!
what species you have seen where you saw it when you saw it who recorded it Badger - Laurie Jackson You can submit your record in a number of ways:
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