Trivial Mouse is a UK blog about British wildlife that considers the nature found on home ground, such as garden birds, birdsong, hedgehogs, trees and woods in the four seasons. It is written for non-specialists who are curious about the nature that exists on their doorsteps. The blog has an archive of articles on history, health, money and technology that will be reviewed and improved over time.

What you will find here

• Guides to birdsong and the dawn chorus, and how to identify common birds by ear
• Garden birds, garden wildlife, hedgehogs and other mammals
• Woodlands and nature through the seasons
• General-interest features from our archive, which we are reviewing and combining where several posts covered the same ground

How our articles are researched

• Articles are written from published sources, such as government guidance, official bodies, universities and peer-reviewed research.
• Where a specific claim about law, safety, health, money or science needs support, we link to the source so you can check it yourself.
• Where evidence is limited or disputed, we say so rather than presenting it as settled.
• Our full standard is set out in our editorial policy and sources page.

A good place to start is our guide, The Dawn Chorus Explained: When, Why and How to Identify the Birds You Hear.