Mouse nest

[camo]

Hi Fauna

I have just noticed this thread, thats a really good find well done. As woodman has asked I would be interested to know if this is a new population.

Have you picked up any feeding signs? as you should be able to differentiate between the mice by how they have eaten any nuts. i appreciate these were in bramble but I would definetly check any nearby Hazlenut trees.

Roy

[vole-woman]

Wow, fantastic find!

[Fauna]

Thanks all for your interest.

Yes this would be the first record for this site. There are other recent records from a wood about 1.5 mile south of this site, though they are isolated from each other somewhat.

Apparently they are accepting the record from this nest. To be honest i would want a little more evidence than just this nest because of the probably Harvest Mouse? I've done some nut searches but have drawn a blank, all have been Vole, Woodmice (we have both species) and Squirrel.

The area is where i work at Llandegfedd reservoir. I've just recently put out Nest tubes...bought and made by myself, also nest boxes, so hopefully time will tell for certain.

[camo]

Hi Chris

Your find is really exciting and I guess we are all jealous of your opportunity to prove either of the key species. Your tactic using nest boxes is clearly a good one but unless you are licensed you will not be able to check the boxes without a Dormouse handling licence.

Roy

[Fauna]

Originally Posted by camo

Hi Chris

Your find is really exciting and I guess we are all jealous of your opportunity to prove either of the key species. Your tactic using nest boxes is clearly a good one but unless you are licensed you will not be able to check the boxes without a Dormouse handling licence.

Roy

Hi mate, hopefully i will be getting my licence shortly after the 18th of April...fingers crossed.

[camo]

Hi Chris

Well done, lets hope you have some local dormice to practice on!

Roy

[The Woodman]

Look forward to reading about your progress Chris. Good luck with the tubes.