I haven’t returned to the reserve where this was taken at all this year. There are just too many people. In looking through my folders, I came upon this photo I took a few years ago. We usually see a few muskrats each summer and that year was no exception. They can be tricky subjects as their wet fur often reflects odd colours.
August 8, 2020 at 12:52 pm
Cute photo of a species that I’ve always found quite difficult to photograph (probably because I mostly see them in prairie lakes with light contrast issues).
I’m sorry to hear that the crowds are a problem. I’m also avoiding many places where I’d like to go. My immediate area was heavily hit by tourists early in lockdown, some of whom were breathtakingly irresponsible, but the crowds have taken to the coast now – where they are also causing chaos, looking at the news.
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August 8, 2020 at 2:11 pm
Thanks, Adele! Not that long ago, our biggest worries when out in nature were poison ivy and ticks 😏.
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August 8, 2020 at 7:21 am
Great sighting and wonderful photo, Belinda 🙂
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August 8, 2020 at 8:35 am
Thank you, Pete!
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August 8, 2020 at 5:46 am
Pity about too many people. So far I haven’t run into crowds at the preserves I’ve been to in NY and NJ. That would put me off too. Nice muskrat.
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August 8, 2020 at 2:07 pm
Given the narrow window for photography, it’s been very disappointing. Thanks, Sherry.
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August 7, 2020 at 3:36 am
And doesn’t yours? I always make sure that mine is good and dry before I venture out in public.
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August 7, 2020 at 9:26 am
Lucky muskrats, I doubt they give it a second thought 😊.
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August 6, 2020 at 5:12 pm
I have never seen this animal before. It ‘s very cute, a little bit funny looking and very determined.
Excellent!
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August 7, 2020 at 7:21 am
They glide across the water, hardly making a sound, so it’s always fun when you see one. Thanks, Kaya!
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August 6, 2020 at 2:10 pm
An unusual and interesting sight for me.
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August 7, 2020 at 7:15 am
I’m glad 😊.
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August 6, 2020 at 7:27 am
Dry nice Belinda! They are fun to watch & photograph!
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August 7, 2020 at 7:12 am
Thanks, Reed!
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August 6, 2020 at 1:44 am
It’s good that you have such a nice backlog of photos.
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August 7, 2020 at 7:11 am
Given the situation this year, I’m glad I do.
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