Harvest Mice

Harvest mice are Britain’s smallest rodents, but these tiny creatures are becoming increasingly scarce in the wild. Loss of traditional grassland habitats and changing in farming practices have contributed to their decline as they find it more and more difficult to find suitable places to live and breed.

Fortunately, there are dedicated individuals and conservation groups who work to protect these lovely little mammals. Some are cared for and bred in captivity before being released into carefully selected, protected environments which give them a better chance of survival.

I took part in a photography workshop run by Clifford Ferguson, who breeds and cares for harvest mice. It was a wonderful opportunity to see these little creatures up close and practice my photography skills. Here are some of the outcomes.