Saturday 16 November 2013

Hazel Dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius L.), Noar Hill, Hampshire

The adult male hazel dormouse pictured below, is one of seven dormice found today at Noar Hill, by the Hampshire Dormouse Group.

In total five adults and two juveniles were found in nest boxes along with a number of empty nests. The male pictured, weighed in at 23g.

Information about Hampshire Dormouse Group can be found at:

http://hampshiredormousegroup.co.uk/

©Alison Hogan

©Alison Hogan