Small mammals morning on the farm | Friends of Chesworth Farm

Posted by: lhct | July 22, 2018

Small mammals morning on the farm

“Fascinating and educational”, “They were full of tales of mice and shrews” “Enjoyable and informative” were the verdicts after our first FCF Small Mammal early morning event. HDC countryside warden Tony Utting explained the main differences between our small mammals, before heading on to the farm to open the live traps, activated the night before.

Guests were rewarded with the sight of lots of small creatures including Yellow-necked mice, voles and a Common Shrew. They were also able to view video footage of mammals entering the traps and see captive-bred Harvest Mice released in the farm’s wetland area.

Showing the food and water in the trap

Showing the food and water in the trap

Tony opens a live trap for his audience

Tony opens a live trap for his audience

Looking at a capture close up before release

Looking at a capture close up before release

Mamals flyer 2

Posted in Activities, Events, Nature, Public | Tags: Common Shrew, FCF, HDC, Small mammals, Tony Utting, Yellow-necked mice

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