We walked on the canal this afternoon, starting at Old Angler’s Inn and heading downstream as far was where the towpath is closed for renovation (a little ways past the Marsden Footbridge). We saw at least three and possibly four muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus) in the canal, which is more than we’ve ever seen on a single outing (and we normally see zero). A few of them were fairly close to our side of the canal and with my long lens I was able to get even closer. There were a lot of turtles out, enjoying the warmth from the sun. We saw wild geraniums, star chickweed (Stellaria pubera), and American cancer-root (Conopholis americana) as well.
Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus)
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Sunday, April 14, 2024, Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus)
#canal #muskrat #ondatra #ondatrazibethicus #rodent #rodentia
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#canal #muskrat #ondatra #ondatrazibethicus #rodent #rodentia
See link to my blog in my bio, where there is more detail about each photo.