Hello, my name is Simon Dell. I have always had an interest in wildlife photography and got my first DSLR eight years ago. Over time, I have made my garden more wildlife-friendly and often sit outside taking photos of birds on the feeders.One day, after I had just cut the lawn and sat down with the camera on the patio, I spotted movement in the freshly cut grass. As I looked down and zoomed in, a little mouse was standing upright. I named him George. He then vanished, so the next day, I placed a peanut in the same spot. I was overjoyed when the mouse came out again from just under the fence.It was then that I decided to make him a safe little home, knowing there were cats just beyond the fence. I piled small logs, twigs, and moss over a makeshift house and even used a coconut shell as a door. I placed some seeds and nuts just inside, and the mouse came right in.More info:Facebook|Instagram|x.com|tiktok.com|youtube.comThis post may includeaffiliate links.

Hello, my name is Simon Dell. I have always had an interest in wildlife photography and got my first DSLR eight years ago. Over time, I have made my garden more wildlife-friendly and often sit outside taking photos of birds on the feeders.

One day, after I had just cut the lawn and sat down with the camera on the patio, I spotted movement in the freshly cut grass. As I looked down and zoomed in, a little mouse was standing upright. I named him George. He then vanished, so the next day, I placed a peanut in the same spot. I was overjoyed when the mouse came out again from just under the fence.

It was then that I decided to make him a safe little home, knowing there were cats just beyond the fence. I piled small logs, twigs, and moss over a makeshift house and even used a coconut shell as a door. I placed some seeds and nuts just inside, and the mouse came right in.

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This Is George—often Easy To Spot As He Has A Cut In His Ear And Is Always So Cute

I have been adding to and improving the mouse log pile home. I made it more solid, adding doors, windows, and even new homes and buildings—all made from recycled bits of wood. Now, the mice have a full village with a pub, bookstore, shop, cake and bakery shop, schoolhouse, and even a train station, airplane, cars, and motorcycles. You name it, they have it!

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Two Of The First Mice In The Log Pile House

The Whole Mouse Village Is Fast Becoming A Town

You can follow our amazing story onFacebook. We are also working on a new storybook about one man and his mice, sharing true, fact-based stories about the mice I care for daily.

The Village Pub, The Log Pile Inn—you Can Even See One Of The Mice Enjoying A Cold Drink

The Mouse Village Store And A Little Shopkeeper At The Door

One Of The Mice Is In The Wrong Trousers With Robotic Legs

The Mice Even Have A Mini Mouse Henge On A Mossy Hill

The Village Bookstore

We Have Lots Of Brambles Growing By The Log Pile, And The Mice Love The Berries Each Summer

Many have said and I am sure many more will say, “You will be overrun with mice. They breed so fast and they will come in to your home.” The fact is, that has never been the case. The village is maybe 15 ft from my back door and we have had not one mouse in our house and no problems with overpopulation. Some may have ventured into my shed, but to be honest, my shed is a mess so they are welcome to live in there if they wish. As I say to many, I have given the mice everything outside that they often search for inside our homes - food, shelter, warm bed. Give them that outdoors and they will be happy.

One Of The Mice Is Out For A Drive In Her Mini Car

The Start Of The First Log Pile House By The Tree Where The Mouse First Came Out

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Me and my grandchildren, Evie, Lucas, Piper, Liara and Gunnar, all love sitting out to watch the mice and they find it all magical, like a little fantasy world that I am sure will inspire them as they grow to love nature. I also add that I first started photography 10 years ago to help deal with my mental health after a crisis point. I found getting a camera helped me get back out and meet new people and gave me a goal or reason to want to wake up in the morning. Once I started the mouse village, I had found the happy place where I could use all my skills and hobbies - crafting, wood carving, clay art, and photography - all here on my own doorstep in my south Yorkshire garden.

One Of The Mice Is Putting On His Boots And Scarf As It’s Starting To Get Cold Outside

Pilot Mouse Is Taking The Plane Out Over The Gardens

The Old Tree Stump House Over By The Brambles

The Great Mouse Wall Was Built For The Mice, With Lots Of Holes To Explore

The Mice Love To Go Sailing On The Garden Pond

Each Summer, The Mice Gather Berries From The Brambles To Make Wine For The Village Pub

While Simon Dell’s transformation of his garden into a wildlife haven stands out for its creativity and dedication, it reminds us of how clothing and style can be used to make bold personal statements. Just as Simon cleverly adapted his surroundings to accommodate his little mouse friends, we can adapt our fashion choices to express our unique selves. This art of standing out might resonate with those who appreciate distinctiveness in attire and environments alike.For more inspiration on embracing the unconventional, explore how social norms are beautifully bent when people becomeprotagonists in their own sartorial stories.

While Simon Dell’s transformation of his garden into a wildlife haven stands out for its creativity and dedication, it reminds us of how clothing and style can be used to make bold personal statements. Just as Simon cleverly adapted his surroundings to accommodate his little mouse friends, we can adapt our fashion choices to express our unique selves. This art of standing out might resonate with those who appreciate distinctiveness in attire and environments alike.

For more inspiration on embracing the unconventional, explore how social norms are beautifully bent when people becomeprotagonists in their own sartorial stories.

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