Thursday, 28 July 2011

There's a Moose Loose about the.......eh garden?

OK the title should end..... "Aboot the Hoose"!.....

.....but this little Wood Mouse lives under my garden shed.


As I filled the bird feeders this evening I kept seeing this little fellow flitting about so I got my camera and was delighted to get within a few feet to grab a couple of images.

Wood Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus Muridae)
I have had Wood Mice in my garden ever since I moved here in 2006 and they are wonderful to see and no  threat to my property  (unlike the House Mouse which fortunately I don't have)  and I see them often... even climbing up the Clematis to reach the bird feeders... a favourite little mammal.
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11 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl28 July 2011 at 21:39

    oh, he's ADORABLE!!!

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  2. 93600028 July 2011 at 21:48

    He is adorable and great shots!
    I was going to say "How can they be so adorable outside, but not inside-LOL"
    (other than the obvious, but you know what I mean).

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  3. DeniseinVA28 July 2011 at 23:13

    Oh my gosh, what an adorable little mouse, such a pretty little thing. Great shots Andrew!!!

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  4. TexWisGirl28 July 2011 at 23:42

    love the new header photo!

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  5. John @ Beans and I on the Loose29 July 2011 at 00:11

    I like those big shiny beady eyes.

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  6. grammie g29 July 2011 at 00:42

    HI Andrew...Cute as can be they are and when those little eyes look at you...awww!!
    PS While I am right here I want to thank you for you very heart felt words about my Mona!!

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  7. Reena29 July 2011 at 03:05

    He is so cute! Those big ears. We have house mice occasionally and they are certainly never welcome!

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  8. ADRIAN29 July 2011 at 03:37

    It's a real gem........superb shots.

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  9. Gardener in the Distance29 July 2011 at 13:37

    He's beautiful, Andrew...let's hope he finds a mate and together they make lots more little wood meeces REAL SOON.

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  10. erleichda29 July 2011 at 17:04

    beautiful pictures! I `ll be visiting : )

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  11. Unknown29 July 2011 at 18:43

    Isn't he the cutest little thing? Lovely visitor, Andrew.

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