Micromys minutus
By Rhiannonw
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Bright bundle of gingery fur
climbing, clambering dextrously
up and down and through the tall grass and reed stalks –
long, almost hairless tail curling, holding, steadying,
large shiny round black eyes, darting glances,
finds a spot to build a nest,
weaving grass around itself to make
a cosy hollow ball bound to thin grass poles
– harvest mouse,
lighter than a twopence piece.
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The fine detail of this is
The fine detail of this is really striking, almost like field commentary: the weight comparison really puts the little fella into context
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Hi rhiannon,
Hi rhiannon,
it's amazing how light these little creatures are and just how quick they can be.
Love your nature descriptions of the little harvest mouse. A special little poem indeed.
Jenny.
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What a lovely depiction of a
What a lovely depiction of a little harvest mouse. I think they're absolutely adorable and you have done them justice here Rhiannon.
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