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Mink by the Celery Farm Spillway
A big thank you to Julie McCall for pointing out this American Mink this morning by the Spillway.
I saw him (or her) twice in the morning, running around like a maniac, falling through the thin ice, swimming and putting on a show. The lighting was much better the second time.
I think it was young, because it was mostly oblivious to humans.
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Very cool!!!
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Looks like he/she was coming right towards you!
Nice shots!
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Mike
Very cool!!!
Barbara
Looks like he/she was coming right towards you!
Nice shots!