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Field Vole (Microtus agrestis)
I was surprised to find this little'un running up and down a small high-sided concreted area immediately outside my kitchen door, at the back of my house.
I assume it had found its way there, but not being a strong climber like many rodents, had yet to find its way out.
I gently ushered it into a shoe then lifted it up where it could escape into the undergrowth.
It seemed to like my shoe because it stayed there for a good twenty minutes before finally emerging. After a minute or so composing itself, it toddled off, with a tear in its eye I'm sure.
The video, with further information on Field Voles can be seen here:
The field vole or short-tailed vole, ''Microtus agrestis'', is a grey-brown vole, around 110mm in length, with only a short tail. They are one of the most common mammals in Europe, ranging from the Atlantic coast to Lake Baikal.
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Although I was mighty pleased when it finally found it's way back into the hedgerow behind, because I didn't want it exposed for too long. Posted 5 years ago
Much appreciated.
And yes, very privileged indeed. :-)
pk Posted 4 years ago