A chance today,to go with Tracey to help survey Hazel Dormice,was a no brainer,an animal i had always wanted to see since my interest in the natural world started as a child.
After arriving at our destination,we had a quick chat and split into groups to begin the survey.This consisted of checking a series of nest boxes to see if any Dormice were present,we were going to then sex the animals if found and weigh and record the details.
After checking several boxes we finally came upon one with some Mice inside,thankfully and to our delight,2 Dormice!.
I couldn't believe how small they were,what an absolute privilege to see these lovely little animals up close.
After weighing them and taking the details of the animals,they were carefully returned to their nest box and it was attached back to the tree we found it.
More checking of boxes ensued and after what seemed like a lifetime,Tracey finally found another Dormouse.
This adult male weighed a good 25g and he was obviously packing on weight ready for the incoming winter and colder months.
The final box we checked had more Mice in it,this time not Dormice,but 4 Wood Mice,really nice to see also.
A few birds were seen while we walked around the woodland and included several flocks of Redwings,25 Fieldfare,Siskins,Common Buzzard and a Grey Wagtail.
After checking all our section we returned to the meeting place and had a chat,before Tracey and myself said our goodbyes and thanked the group for letting us come along and we have now joined and look forward to taking part in more survey's and managemant work in the future.
After enjoying some lunch in Wragby,we drove over to Linwood Warren to look for Fungi and found several interesting species.
A few birds here included 2 Jay and a Great-spotted Woodpecker.
A brilliant day out today with Mrs R,seeing one of my most wanted species.
Fly Agaric,Chamber's Wood. 
Juvenile Dormouse. 
Fragile Brittlegill. 
Male Dormouse,Such Stunning Little Animals. 
Lawyer's Wig,Linwood Warren. 
Liver Milkcap. 
Birch Polypore. 
Plicaturopsis crispa. 
Mycena arcangeliana. 
Turkey Tail. 
Fragile Brittlegill. 
Common Earthball. 
Sulphur Tuft.
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