I couldn't believe what I was seeing one day as I walked around Island Lake. Something was moving swiftly across the water and it looked like a dandelion plant. I knew they were a hardy weed, but. . . .at closer inspection I saw a head attached to it with a small leathery tail bringing up the rear. This little muskrat had totally unearthed the plant, roots and all, and was transporting it across the lake to Chez Slimy Shore to dine. I felt really lucky to have witnessed this ambitious and clever fellow--a creature who truly works for its supper.
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24 comments:
That's so cool I thought it was a plant until I read what it was. Lucky for you you got that great shot
What a great shot! I thought it was a beaver at first. Very nice!
Great shot!! Hahaha...
It's a very interesting photo and when I enlarged it I could see the muskusrat clearly. Fantastic!
"Chez Slimy Shore" - bwahahahaha that made me burst out laughing! What a great post!
This takes the prize! What a picture, what a story! I just love your critter.
Aren't they the most interesting animals? That was a truly great shot!!
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just proves that no task is to big or too small even for animals.
just having a salad!
That's totally cool! I would be shocked to see that too! LOL
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Wow! I had to look twice at the photo because I thought it was a swimming plant too! Well captured.
Mine's up too.
Lotsa fibre!
I played too :)
Noni: How cool, I caught on earlier in the year. Fun post.
What a lucky day. Enlarging makes the little guy more easily seen.
Not an animal I will see here. Lovely catch peeping out from underneath.
Very interesting shot. I was thinking Sea Otter at first and then read your copy.
It seems we've both have a surprise capture for 'critters' this week.
Your's certainly has a lot of greens - LOL!
No Muskrats here, but have seen them @ a lake in Italy.
I've never seen a muskrat. That one's certainly working hard! You did well to catch this.
What a great capture ..do you think maybe the Loch Ness 'monster' got started like this?
:-Daryl
What a busy little one...God provides the food but does not bring it to him!
you were so lucky to get this photo!!
I love watching muskrats -- great shot!
That is a great one! Being in the right spot at the right time is a huge part of the hobby. :)
goumvery neat post as is your butterfly on the side
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