I think we may have more mice than usual, too. I know earlier in summer, I could see cats going out into the taller grass across the driveway, and soon return with a mouse for their little ones. Often returning within ten or fifteen minutes several times in a row. That was in an area about a half block in size, more or less.
FH, I'd sure like to share some of our 'cat bounty' with you, but they are feral cats which I supplement with a little cat food to keep them on mouse patrol around the buildings. Can't get near them, which is fine, as they don't trip me when I try to walk around the yard like the family pet kind of cats do. They are fun to watch, and I don't believe the enviro's who claim they decimate wild birds, as we have tons of those around. Having a nice wild plum thicket near the garage, and lots of other wild fruit in the area is a real drawing card for the birds, not to mention quite a few crickets and a few grass hoppers. Which reminds me, I haven't seen the wild turkeys in a few weeks now. Usually they really clean out any grasshopper infestation around the buildings. Maybe they move up to higher ground this time of year, or just don't see them as easy this year with all the grass and weeds our bounty of rain has created.
Isn't it interesting how 'nature' is ever changing?
mrj