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18-OCT-2011	Christine Hanrahan

Muskrat

This muskrat was very busy digging into the side of a muddy bank. I wasn't sure if he was trying to dig a burrow, but I don't think so, judging from his actions. He then moved into the shallow water to wash himself of the accumulated mud.

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Carl Carbone		19-Oct-2011 02:24
This guy is cute going about his business. I've only seen them briefly as they move through the reeds.

Guest		19-Oct-2011 02:06
Wonderful capture of this furry little creature. Well done, Christine. V

Guest		19-Oct-2011 02:05
Wonderful capture of this furry little creature. Well done, Christine. V

janescottcumming		19-Oct-2011 01:30
So that's what a muskrat looks like. Pretty neat. Great catch. V

bill friedlander		19-Oct-2011 01:12
Lovely shot of Mr. Muskrat, sharp and nice light on this furry fellow. V

Hank Vander Velde		19-Oct-2011 01:02
Nice sharp shot Christine.

John King		18-Oct-2011 23:40
Super portrait of this little guy with the light shining off his fur like that.

christopheru		18-Oct-2011 22:55
Getting to be that time of year again - soon I will see them all along the Grand River on the ice.

Margot W		18-Oct-2011 22:27
Is that where he ended up. Ours took off a few years ago and I see he has found better waters by you. I found him hard to photo as he was so shy. He seems to have mellowed a bit here.

Jim Coffman		18-Oct-2011 22:22
A very fine capture,Christine! V

Karen Stuebing		18-Oct-2011 22:00
Maybe there was something worth eating there. Great capture of this pretty guy. V.

Guest		18-Oct-2011 21:53
Now, this is an unusual sight for me; I have only seen muskrats on fur collars, long ago before PETA opposed. What a charming and beautiful image this is, better here than around someone's neck!

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