Not a great photo, but this is a little Northern Short-Tailed Shrew. He was very busy under our bird feeders on Thursday morning. Was in an eating frenzy for a few seconds, and would dive back under the snow. He would pop up from another spot, resume eating, repeat. Reminded me of that "whack-a-mole" game, but my critter-expert friend Pam informed me that moles don't pop up/down that way...This little guy was kind of cute, about 4" long with a long nose and big pink feet. First one I've ever seen, and I'll be watching for him as winter goes on.
I'm commenting on my own post...I decided this guy should be called "Scooby." Haven't seen him for a while - did the hawk get a meal? Scooby Shrew, where are you???
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