Saturday, September 20, 2014

Muskrat

 Muskrat out for a late afternoon swim

I was sitting on a rock waiting for a yellow-crowned night heron to appear - which it never did - when this guy paddled by totally unaware that I was there...until he heard a strange "click."

Swimming back to his hideout

I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.
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46 comments:

  1. ElaSeptember 20, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    Really great shots !
    Have a nice weekend !

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  2. AndySeptember 20, 2014 at 5:19 AM

    Those ears are made for super defensive hearing.

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  3. rainfield61September 20, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    To him, "click" mus be equivalent to "bang".

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  4. MalyssSeptember 20, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    He's right to be careful : YOU are friendly , but some others are not ..Fabulous pictures , as always !

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  5. MadSnapperSeptember 20, 2014 at 6:13 AM

    i love love love him... much better than a bird... never seen one but i want to

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  6. RevrunnerSeptember 20, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    Muskrat, Muskrat, candle light
    Doin' the town and doin' it right in the evenin'
    It's pretty pleasin'
    Muskrat Suzie, Muskrat Sam
    Do the jitterbug at a Muskrat Land
    And they shimmy, Sam is so skinny

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  7. HannahSeptember 20, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    What a fun view of the muskrat, his face reminds me a lot of a beaver. I've never seen one, I guess you don't want one in your garden.

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  8. instantnewsnepalSeptember 20, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    great shots nepali hand made

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  9. IndraniSeptember 20, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    Great action shots!

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  10. eileeninmdSeptember 20, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Cute shots and sighting of the muskrat.. Thank you for linking up, have a happy weekend!

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  11. Murthy K v v sSeptember 20, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Those eyes are tale telling..!

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  12. William KendallSeptember 20, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    He's wondering if you're getting his better side.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 20, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    What a lovely photo.
    I think the animal enjoy to swim...

    Hugs
    JetteMajken

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  14. Buttons ThoughtsSeptember 20, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Those darn I gotta run and hide clicks:) Great shots. Hug B

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  15. VioletSkySeptember 20, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Your patient waiting paid off for a good shot of something, at least!

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  16. RoanSeptember 20, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    U-turn. lol Cute little guy!

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  17. TexWisGirlSeptember 20, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    awesome! haven't seen one since i left wisconsin. have seen nutria here, though.

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  18. The Furry GnomeSeptember 20, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    You must have been in the right place at the right time! Great pix!

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  19. carol l mckennaSeptember 20, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Fantastic muskrat shots! Excellent!

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  20. Sylvia KSeptember 20, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    What fun, delightful captures, EG!! Such a cute little guy!! Hope you have a great weekend!!

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  21. Lisa GordonSeptember 20, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    He is SO adorable!

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  22. MontanagirlSeptember 20, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Glad you got some nice shots of him!

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  23. Penelope PostcardsSeptember 20, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    I would have mistaken this cute creature for a beaver. Love how he sticks his nose in the air.

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  24. Susan AndersonSeptember 20, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    What a great shot. I love the color of the water, too.

    =)

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  25. KathySeptember 20, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    I think I've mentioned before that I've never seen a muskrat! Beavers, yes, but muskrats, no.

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  26. BirdmanSeptember 20, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Any 'muskrat love' happening? hehehehehehe

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  27. jp@A Green RidgeSeptember 20, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Changes in venue are always fun!...:)JP

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  28. GreenComotionSeptember 20, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    What a cutie! Love that nose.

    Peace :)

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  29. UnknownSeptember 20, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    Cute little guy! It's been a while since I've seen one.

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  30. Pamela GordonSeptember 20, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    What a beautiful surprise. He's so cute.

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  31. Ruth HiebertSeptember 20, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    You managed some good shots of this fella.

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  32. RedPatSeptember 20, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    How exciting! I've never seen one - at least I don't think I have.

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  33. Ginny HartzlerSeptember 20, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    These are fabulous pictures!! I don't think I have ever seen a blogger post a muskrat. He is so cute. And without seeing his tail, he looks a bit like a beaver. You certainly win the best blog of the day for me!

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  34. sunshineSeptember 20, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Cute animal and wonderful photos.

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  35. JennySeptember 20, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    I haven't seen a muskrat in years. I'm glad they are still around in your area. Great pics of him.

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  36. Small City ScenesSeptember 20, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    I am sure glad you got his picture. I think he came out of hiding just for you because he knew the Heron was never going to show. MB

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  37. RandySeptember 20, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    He's keeping an eye on you.

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  38. thewovenspokeSeptember 20, 2014 at 10:46 PM

    Great shot, that is one critter I haven't seen in person. I love that second photo he is giving you the eye :)

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  39. StephanieSeptember 20, 2014 at 11:04 PM

    He is so sweet to look at. Fabulous images!

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  40. KarenSeptember 20, 2014 at 11:24 PM

    I love these guys. Really great shots!

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  41. KaySeptember 21, 2014 at 2:16 AM

    I've never seen one of these critters! (I know so little about them I didn't realize they were swimmers.) What a treat! Wonderful shots!

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  42. Alexa TSeptember 21, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Never seen a muskrat before... in here it is called "nurca" and it almost look alike, maybe smaller as size... Thank you for sharing to us! Have a sunny week!

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  43. RoseSeptember 21, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Great captures! Now need to go look up Yellow-capped night heron!

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  44. cedarmerefarmSeptember 21, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Ahhhh... he is loving life!

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  45. A Colorful WorldSeptember 21, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    He is just awesome!!! Glad you got some pictures before he disappeared!

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  46. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    We have these but they block up our water ways. Those gritters. Naughty, naughty.

    Cute though.

    Your photos are picture perfect you took.

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