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Wood Mouse


Wood Mouse
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Copyright: Hilary Wilkinson (Hil) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 700 W: 13 N: 1406] (5027)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-12
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Exposure: f/3.7, 1/30 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): My Wish List (British Wildlife) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-12 10:38
Viewed: 1548
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I looked out of my Window and thought to myself what a strange looking Sparrow, but as you can all see its a cheeky Mouse pinching the Birds Peanuts.

Wood Mice

The Wood Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) or Long-tailed Field Mouse is a common rodent, closely related to the Yellow-necked Mouse, that was recognised as a distinct species in 1894. It differs in that it has no band of yellow fur around the neck, has slightly smaller ears, and is usually slightly smaller overall: around 90mm in length. If a wood mouse is caught by its tail, it can quickly shed the end part of it, but the tail may never grow again. It does not hibernate and, despite its name, it prefers hedgerows to woodland. It is found across most of Europe, extending north into southern Scandinavia and the British Isles.


Habitat
Almost entirely nocturnal, field mice burrow extensively, digging a series of chambers and runs. Their usual habitat is woodlands, fields and hedgerows, although they are also found in open grassland.


History
The geographical isolation and recent glacial history of Shetland have resulted in a depleted mammalian fauna. The field mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus L.), along with the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus Berkenhout) and the house mouse (Mus musculus domesticus Schwartz & Schwartz), are one of only three recorded types of rodent present on the island. Based largely on moprphological studies of epigenetic variations, the source of the original founding population has been attributed to Norway with the most obvious date of introduction being presumed to be around the 9th century AD with the arrival of the Vikings. However, archaeological evidence now suggests that this species was present during the Middle Iron Age (around 200 BC - AD 400), and one theory proposes that Apodemus was in fact introduced from Orkney where a population had existed since at the least the Bronze Age.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3685 W: 143 N: 5816] (18981)
  • [2006-11-12 11:02]

Hi Hilary.
Where have you vanished?
This is new subject for you. And you have shared a very nice shot. It is perfect composed, colourful. Captured scene is funny. Your guest is charming. The image is soft a bit. But this is clear. The shutter speed is too long. But what can we do?.

(I have squeezed out everything from my English, that I could) :)))

My best regards and TFS.
Alexei.

Hello Hilary,
this is a picture with cute factor!
Very good sharpness, details, natural colours and great POV. This is a very good composition. Thank you for posting.
Gr.
Heinz

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-11-12 15:26]

Hello Hilary

Great capture.I love the big dark eyes and expression on the mouse.A lovely composition with a story.Nice well saturated colours.Excellent POV.Very cute.TFS

Rob

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  • sela Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 45 W: 0 N: 39] (704)
  • [2006-11-12 15:58]

How cute:-) Itīs a very nice capture and you captured it at the very right moment. I love it.
Regards Rose

Nice closeup Hilary.
Cute shot. I like the POV and mischievous look on the face. Or is that my imagination at work again? ;)
Have a Great Week!

Hello Hil,
What a beautiful capture. This is quite unusual to see a mouse on a bird feeder. This is a very funny shot and I think that this little one is SOOOO cute :-) You had a great POV in a good composition. I envy you to have a picture of this little beauty in you gallery. I wish I can catch one someday; I like this animal :-) Well done and TFS,
Claudine
PS, thanks for you nice notes about my today's picture, it is really appreciated.

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2006-11-13 13:26]

Hi Hil

You are so lucky! I have never seen one of these. A bit soft but I am so amazed that you got this shot as they are so timid that it doesn't matter. Great POv and composition. So cute!

TFS

Karan

PT all out :)

hello HILARI
tres jolie captire de ce petit animal, qui a un air coquin
jolies couleurs nettes, bon BG
bravo merci du partage
edith

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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 637 W: 98 N: 1242] (4189)
  • [2006-11-29 16:22]

Slightly overexposed maybe, but a great shot and a keeper because of the "cute factor" mentioned already.

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  • osse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 962 W: 0 N: 89] (7801)
  • [2006-11-30 19:05]

Hi Hilary
Good shot. Good colours, light and POV. I like the composition.
Well done Hilary

osse

bonjour hilary
la mangeoire gache un peu le plaisir des yeux en cachant un peu le sujet mais sinon c'est assez reussi.
laurent

Hi Hilary

Nice capture.The big dark eyes and expression on the mouse are beautifull. Composition and story are good.Nice well saturated colours.
Excellent POV.

Good work
Alex

Hello Hilary,
Lovely little mouse!
Great composition and colors.
TFS!
Best wishes,
Marton

Hello Hil,
Lovely catch! The picture has very good details, nice framing and a very cute subject.
WELL DONE!

Happy New Year!!!

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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 516 W: 0 N: 846] (3307)
  • [2007-04-13 5:27]

Hi Hil, Wow, fancy getting a photo of a Wood Mouse! He is such a lovely little fellow with those huge eyes! It is usually very difficult to catch these little creatures on camera, you must have a very welcoming garden. For a quick shot you have managed to catch him nice and sharp, great POV shwing his whiskers and long tail. Good colour and DOF. Beautiful.
tfs
debz

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