What could be unexpected about seeing a Deer Mouse? It is, after all, one of the most numerous mammals in North America. This nocturnal rodent is common to many forests of British Columbia. It normally avoids cities and remains hidden during the day.
The Deer Mouse is so named for the resemblance of its two-toned fur to the coat of a White–tailed Deer. The House Mouse is uniformly greyish brown.
However, the Deer Mouse pictured below was seen midday walking along a sidewalk in downtown Nelson. Unfortunately, this little beastie can transmit some rather nasty diseases.
I would prefer that this mouse and its kin hadn’t taken up residence in Nelson.
