Dormouse monitoring across four Nottinghamshire woodlands has produced the strongest results recorded for this point in the season. Between April and August 2026, volunteers logged 404 dormouse records—20% more than in the same period last year and 57% more than in 2024.
A “record” means that a dormouse was found and noted during a monitoring check. It does not necessarily represent a different animal each time, but the figures give us a useful picture of dormouse activity and how the season compares with previous years.
Treswell Wood recorded 196 dormouse records, its highest April-to-August total since monitoring began there in 2014. July and August were especially busy, with new monthly highs of 42 and 72 records.
Eaton Wood is also enjoying its best season so far, with 67 records—almost twice the 2025 figure. Gamston Wood logged 80 records, up 48% on last year, while Silcock Wood reached a new high of 61 records.
All four sites therefore show encouraging results. Monitoring visits in September and October are still to come, so the final total for 2026 will be higher.
Thank you to all the volunteers whose careful checks make this long-term monitoring possible.
Monitoring results at a glance
What this shows: Treswell Wood has recorded the most dormouse observations so far in 2026, with more than twice the number at any of the other three sites. All four woods have contributed to the total.
What this shows: The combined number of records has risen strongly for two years running. The 2026 total is 20% higher than in 2025 and 57% higher than in 2024. The earlier totals are approximate because they have been calculated from those reported percentage increases.
Editorial note: This article and its illustrations were prepared with the assistance of AI and reviewed by Nottinghamshire Dormouse Group. Monitoring figures were supplied by the group.
