Ratty & Toad visit Radnorshire!
October 2008
Characters from the book 'Wind in the Willows' were celebrated at half term by children at Rhayader and Llandrindod Wells libraries. Radnorshire Wildlife Trust led activities with a story involving Mole, Ratty, Mr Otter and Toad to mark the centenary of the famous children's book.
Darylle Hardy, RWT Water Vole Project Officer & Suzie Fraser, RWT People & Wildlife Officer
Children learnt that 'Ratty' was in fact a water vole! When the book was written, people would have often heard them as they walked along a riverbank. Water voles make a distinctive 'plop' sound when the drop into the water from the bank.
