Sunday, April 13, 2008

Garden Adventure Part I

I spotted this little vole zipping under the Cozy Cabin in the same spot several times today.

So did Salix.

Scared vole

The inevitable end



Salix playing with his kill.

I think this is a long-tailed vole (Microtus longicaudus), but if anyone out there is better at identifying small rodents, I'd love to hear your opinion. I figure I should learn how to distinguish native and non-native rodents if I want Salix to do the same.


3 comments:

Ryan said...

The vole's best defense is playing dead.

Albinoblackbear said...

Salix is insane. I don't think s/he was breast fed long enough...clearly some deep seated issues! hahah Great spring shots!

simmers said...

nice suplex at the end!