I pushed through the undergrowth in a bid to be the first to a certain box. I was closer than anyone else and the terrain was steep, slippery and trees had fallen.
I closed off the opening with my fingers and as I went to undo the wire holding the lid, I felt a whiskered nose push against them.
I peeked under the lid and saw fresh green leaves, indicating a dormouse nest but could it be? Maybe another wood mouse?
It took a while for the people with equipment to stop gassing and come over, but the box was gently lifted out - hand still over the hole.
Inside, there was the most beautiful nest of woven leaves and grasses! As the nest was inspected, a mouse shot out - along with a juvenile! My first ever dormice!!! With their blonde fur and bushy tail, they really are adorable little creatures, and I feel so privileged to have seen something so endangered!
I hope they aren't the last I get to see.
On another note, blanket is almost finished and I am now on episode 14...
