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Is this a mouse ??P1001507.jpg
 
It looks like one to me. Don't ask me which one from that photo though as I can't get an idea of size and age and I can't see the body, hind legs, tail and overall fur colour. If I had to choose I'd suggest house mouse. Hopefully we'll have a mouse expert on the forum who can l confirm the id. (y)
 
On the basis of the smaller ears, larger 'hand' and more greyish appearance I would say a Field Mouse but again I'm no expert and the main areas of difference are indistinct or invisible.
 
Testudo Man said:
I dont think its a Wood Mouse.

Thick tail, grey fur...It looks like a House Mouse to me?...or a young Rat?
Im still not sure though???
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The more I look at it you may be right about a young Rat.
 
I don't think it is a wood/field mouse. The colouring doesn't look quite right - too grey - even though there is variation in wood/field mouse colouring. The ears don't look quite big enough. Although this mouse has large ears those of the wood/field mouse are very noticeable. I also would have though the lighter underside would have been visible.

My money is on a house mouse or young rat but I'd be happy to be proved wrong.

Dave
 
We used to get house mice on the farm.
This doesn't look like that. The snout is a little too "pointy".
I'd agree young rat.
My farm days are long ago so happy to be proved wrong, though. :)

Cute pic nonetheless!
 
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