A Tree Mouse

Wherever you go, you’ll see them assorted coloured tree mice. They can be white, black, red and grey. I must admit I have never seen one with poker-dot spots, by now your asking what the heck is a tree mouse. Well they are bushy tailed rodents that love nuts and fruit and other assorted things. Like a cat, they’ll raid a dustbin or two. They scamper across our lawn come the summer time even do a high wire act when cables are off the grown. They tease the neighbourhood cats with their arial displays saying come and catch me if you can. Knowing full well the poor cat is no tightrope walker. They are cheeky little fellows and you cannot help watching them. If you have a bag of peanuts and your not quick enough they will climb down your arm help themselves, then grab the lot. Some people call them a pest and I know a few cats would agree with that. Personally, I get great pleasure watch the tree mice play. 11 September 2009