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Hayley's avatar

Mouse mansion! Love that name. This is so interesting, and mice are much more clever than we often give them credit for.

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Melissa Lee's avatar

I agree. I’m still amazed that my favourite little wood mouse has survived in between fox and badger visits!

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Dave Mead's avatar

Great post, Melissa, I certainly learned some interesting mouse facts. Obviously, we have them around the farm and we have a number of barn owls too so I guess the mice must be thriving. I have also witnessed super mouse powers courtesy of one (or more) who lives in the house. It was probably brought in by one of our house cats (as opposed to the ferals) as she has absolutely no killer instinct but enjoys catching them. We hear moving stuff around that you would never think a creature so small would have the strength to move. Your video, which is brilliant, confirms how remarkable they are. Thanks for sharing. 👏D

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thanks Dave, I envy you your barn owls! I do see one here, but it is only occasionally. I’m hoping that as I continue to increase the wildlife habitats that maybe they’ll be convinced to stick around.

The mice are surprisingly strong aren’t they? I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. I can’t take credit, my husband is the film maker, but I hope to include a few similar videos in future posts.

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Leonard Neamtu's avatar

Such a lovely post, Melissa!

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thanks Leonard!

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Sarah Moorcroft's avatar

Lovely mouse tale:)

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thanks Sarah!

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Clare Louise Larkin's avatar

I love mice! I had a pet one once called Daisy. This is such an informative written post - thank you Melissa 🐁

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Oh that’s such a cute name for a mouse! Thank you Clare 💚

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Linda Clark's avatar

We have woodmice visiting our hedgehog feeding stations. They trigger the Blink cameras so often I have to sift through masses of footage to find the hedgehogs! I love the woodmice though! They are amusing little creatures- all quivering whiskers and button eyes. (Why does predictive text keep changing woodmice to woodlice!! Grr!) They sometimes chase and fight with each other, squeaking furiously! Great video by the way!

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thanks Linda. My husband does the videos, I cannot take credit :-) Your mice sound hilarious!

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Helen Marshall's avatar

I can imagine Snow White and wow what a video. How clever you are to make that. Such lovely adventures to look and read upon once again. I have enjoyed this post.

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Aww thank you Helen. I hope you are well this week :-) I cannot take the credit for the video, it’s all my husband’s work! But I know he will be very pleased to hear how much people are enjoying it. I’m the writer, he’s the film maker :-)

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Have Color Will Travel's avatar

The video was so awesome! Shared it with my son:) We have four cats inside and many owls (barred owls) outside, so sightings of mice never happen. I loved learning about this little critter!

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thank you! My husband does the videos, I shall be sure to share your positive feedback with him. I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😊

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Lisa Juliano's avatar

Oh my goodness, I love this! What a delightful little character to have visiting after dark!

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Lopi Mackenzie's avatar

I’m so jealous of your experience being surrounded by baby mice!!

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Jane Finette's avatar

Pinkies!! Oh my gosh! Thank you for this beautiful and informative post! I had no idea of their sense of smell too! What perfect tiny creatures! 😌

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thank you Jane, I enjoyed learning about the sweet little creatures along the way :-)

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Burhinus's avatar

A very interesting read. We have several who come into our garage each winter.

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Neil Barker's avatar

I really enjoyed that video and you've captured well their speed and jumping ability! I haven't seen many mice on my hikes in Nature. Mostly the odd quick movement and rustling of dry leaves on the ground when I'm sitting still watching a bird up in the trees. I do like to see them and appreciate their role in the larger part of a healthy ecosystem. Thanks for sharing.

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thanks Neil! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 😊

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Tracey's avatar

Such a lovely post and video. We played host to a family of shrews a few years ago, beautiful little creatures. The Tawny Owl 🦉 often sits in the Birch in the garden so we hopefully have mice too.

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Hi Tracey, I’ll bet you have! 🐁 I’d love to see a shrew, they are adorable.

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Kate Warner's avatar

Great post! I love the video of the jump, especially in slow-mo! I'm almost certain that I have some mice in my orchard too, and really must get my wildlife camera out again.

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Melissa Lee's avatar

Thanks Kate. I can’t wait to see what your camera reveals!

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