This species is especially abundant where ground cover is thick. The meadow jumping mouse builds nests of plant fibers 10-15 cm (4-6 in) in diameter, in clumps of grass, within the bases of hollow ...

Mixed and mature deciduous forest with sparse ground cover harbor the largest populations. Deer mice construct spherical or cup-shaped nests of shredded plant fibers, fur, and feathers under logs, ...

The harvest mouse is the only UK mammal to have an entirely prehensile tail Four harvest mouse nests have been found at a wind farm in Cornwall. A survey by Cornwall Mammal Group was carried out ...