Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Two February Oddities


Yesterday afternoon while walking a nearby path, I chanced upon the animal circled in the first photo.  It lay on its back atop the snow in mint condition, though dead.  At anytime of year this would seem odd, but especially in mid-winter.  You may guess what it is before viewing the fifth photo.

Meanwhile the other three photos show a Hermit Thrush that's been feeding (and even singing) at a residence in Norton Shores the last few days.  This is also an odd species to see around here in mid-winter.  When Brian Johnson saw one on December 20 at Muskegon State Park, it was the first ever on a Muskegon Christmas Bird Count.

- Ric





( Star-nosed Mole, Condylura cristata )

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