A WILDLIFE charity is calling for people calls to record mammal sightings in their gardens to help national conservation efforts.
The sightings include the signs aminals leave behind, such as footprints or droppings spotted in gardens, from balconies or from windows.
The appeal comes from the wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species whose David Wembridge said: “Living with mammals is something positive we can do at a difficult time and while we all stay in, we hope people will take the opportunity to appreciate their wild neighbours.
“People across the country are helping to build an extraordinary picture of how our wildlife is changing, but with fewer records in some areas, the picture is less clear.
“We know the importance of connecting to nature for our own health and wellbeing, and by monitoring wild mammals, it gives us an indication of the ‘green health’ of a town, city or village.”
To take part in PTES’ Living with Mammals survey, visit www.ptes.org/LwM
