To continue our harvest mouse theme into December we arranged some informal surveys, seeking to further contribute data to the Mammal Society's National Harvest Mouse Survey. In early December a few of us met at…continue reading
On a rather dull and wet Sunday in October, several mammal enthusiasts from across two counties braved the weather and joined forces to hunt out nests of the elusive harvest mouse. A joint event with…continue reading
It was a bright, breezy day. Leaves were being carried away like snowflakes and those that clung steadfast to branches were alight in the morning sunshine. We were on the Suckley Hills, walking along muddy…continue reading
I’d never pulled a tooth out before this day but I got the knack of it fairly swiftly, being mindful not to squeeze too hard or pull too quickly. After all, identification hinged on this…continue reading
A keen gang of us Mammal Group members gathered on a Saturday morning in early October for a leisurely stroll around Hallow, north-west of Worcester, starting off at the Village Hall and wending our way…continue reading
Whilst live-trapping small mammals is useful because we can target specific sites, and exciting because it enables us to see and handle live creatures up close, there are significant downsides that we should not ignore:…continue reading
