rstaffen's Identifications
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Least Weasel (Mustela nivalis)Observer
rock-knollDescription
Sorry for the gruesome picture. Victim of the cat. I wish he'd stick to mice, but gets all kinds of 4 legged critters. Luckily he rarely gets birds.
Just wanted to share that they're around.
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Western Harvest Mouse (Reithrodontomys megalotis)Observer
mossman13Description
Caught in Sherman live trap in sparsely-vegetated railroad right-of-way. Adult female (young?). Tail 63mm, Foot 15mm, Ear 13mm, Total Length 121mm, Weight 8.5g. Photo by MJM.
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Prairie Vole (Microtus ochrogaster)Observer
mossman13Description
Caught in Sherman live trap in sparsely-vegetated railroad right-of-way. Adult female; Tail 32mm, Foot 17mm, Ear 12mm, Total Length 130mm. Photo by MJM.
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Woodland Vole (Microtus pinetorum)Observer
mossman13Description
Caught in Sherman live trap in overgrown oak/jack pine barrens. Adult female. Tail 20mm, Foot 19mm, Ear 12 mm, Total Length 110mm, weight 23.5g. One other individual caught in same habitat. Photo by MJM.
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Typical Weasels (Genus Mustela)Observer
dianaterryhibbittsDescription
Not sure which one. Young one.
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Arctic Shrew (Sorex arcticus)Observer
swampsterDescription
Small mammal trapping as part of a University of Wisconsin-Madison study, partnering with Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission. Released unharmed.
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Meadow Vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus)Observer
mossman13Description
Nest under overgrown patch of cilantro, from mower clippings, at edge of garden, disturbed while harvesting vegetables and youngsters moved to new location.
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White-footed Mouse (Peromyscus leucopus)Observer
roboraptorDescription
Disturbed by winter preparatory landscaping on campus. Jumped into the road and I walked behind it until it was well across and closer to the forested area.
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Star-nosed Mole (Condylura cristata)Observer
mossman13Description
Large circular mound about 30cm wide pushed up in mowed area at edge of shallow, marshy pond. One individual found deadon snow in this same area in 2018, submitted to Chicago Field Museum in Oct. 2018, but does not yet seem to be processed/digitized.
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