While looking for snakes today, I came across this rodent. White-footed Mice live in a variety of habitats, but are most often found in woody or brushy areas. They are a common rodent in mixed forests and edges of agricultural fields in the United States.
They build nests anywhere it is warm and dry, such as in hollow trees, old bird nests or on the ground underneath some sort of cover. White-footed Mice feed mostly on seeds, nuts, fungi, and insects.
When alarmed, these mice drum their feet rapidly. They will also sometimes drum their front feet on a hollow reed to make a musical buzzing noise, though we don’t know why.
In comparison to House Mice, White-footed Mice have larger eyes and ears. They are considered by most people to be more “attractive” than House Mice.
White-footed Mice are good swimmers and excellent climbers. They often climb shrubs and trees looking for food. Their tails give them good balance.