Bath Nature
Found a very dozy pair of Wood Mice on the outskirts of Bath today. Picked one up briefly to check for the rarer Yellow-necked Mouse, which has a complete yellow band across the neck. This one only had a small patch, so definitely a Wood Mouse. I returned it to its bed and its friend after examining it.
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Mar 29 at 6:20pmWeb
Show threadMichael GemarMar 29

@BathNature @elliek It doesn’t look like it minded being held.

It seems to be adhering to the rule that all British small woodland mammals must be adorable.

Show threadEllie KennardMar 29
@michaelgemar @BathNature absolutely agree!
Show threadHans-Cees πŸŒ³πŸŒ³πŸ€’πŸ¦‹πŸˆπŸˆπŸ‹πŸ‹πŸπŸœMar 29
@BathNature in mouse society abduction by aliens is a thing for sure
Show threadPlay Ball and Fight FascistsMar 29

@hanscees @BathNature

That was the first thing that came to mind, LOL.

Show thread__Miguel_Mar 29
@BathNature Impressive that they let themselves be picked up!
Show threadBath NatureMar 29
@nanianmichaels It was fast asleep when I picked it up. Its spring now, but still a bit cold, and they go into torpor in cold weather. Weather forecast for tomorrow is sunny, so it'll probably wake up properly then. Still have a lot of body fat, so it has probably been an easy winter for mousey.
Show threadCM HarringtonMar 29
@BathNature @lisamelton smol mouse hands!!
Show threadGhostOnTheHalfShellMar 29

@BathNature

I’m really surprised they would let you handle them

Show threadC.Mar 30

@BathNature

I'm fascinated that a wild critter, especially a prey animal, would allow itself to be approached closely, much less picked up!

Extremely cute. Thanks for sharing!

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@BathNature πŸ₯°