Be Afraid....be very afraid

Putting xmas decorations back in the loft a couple of weeks ago, I was worried to discover that there is evidence of rodent activity up there. Still, a lone mouse shouldn't be too problematic. Perhaps shutting the cat in the loft for a day might do the trick.

However, the situation has now become grave. Heading to the kitchen late at night for a drink, I switched the light on to discover an elite force of mice commandos carrying out some nocturnal manouveres. They froze in the sudden glare of light, before scrambling away to their secret lair. Before they dispersed I was able to get this quick snap (no time to set up the tripod unfortunately).

As you can see, they appear to be organised, highly trained, and working together to finally overthrow the human race. My Observer's Book of British Rodents identifies the species (unique for their use of yellow knitted hand mufflers) as Rodentus Combatus Noctunus, more commonly known as the Night Combat Mouse. Flee to the hills friends, or prepare to become enslaved by our new overlords. You have been warned......