Wood Mouse? N Germany (1 Viewer)

Farnboro John said:

Sorry: I can't see enough on this one to comment.

John

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Sangahyando said:

But it is the correct genus, right? I figured that the habitat was more in line with Wood Mouse, but of course that's not an absolute criterion.

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Farnboro John said:

Yes, I'm pretty certain it is Apodemus sp. But I daren't be definite beyond that, though the "popeyed" appearance suggests Wood Mouse rather than Yellow-necked Mouse.

John

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Sangahyando said:

Another Wood Mouse query for our rodent experts. Seen this month (02/2017). I initially believed this to be a Bank Vole (a species which I already have taken pictures of), so I was caught a bit off guard when it appeared to be a mouse. Apologies for the partially obscured target, this was the only usable picture I got. Image resized due to size restrictions.
Is it possible to tell whether it's a Wood Mouse or a Yellow-necked Mouse? The habitat was a hedgerow with trees bordering a lane in the countryside, with adjacent fields (and small patches of wood, and a lake etc.).
Andy

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HermitIbis said:

When I met a Wood mouse (also in Germany), I read a bit on the topic. My mouse was cooperative, so the ID was easier. Both species are nocturnal, and as a rule if both species live in the same area, the Wood mouse tends to start being active over the day.

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