Category Archives: Mammals

spermophilus franklini July 3, 1996 — 11:30 am Two Harbors, Minnesota — Two Harbors Lighthouse We toured the Two Harbors Lighthouse. As we walked back toward the cars, I heard someone say, “Look at the rat.” I saw a ground … Continue reading →

microtus pennsylvanicus May 11, 1996 — 3:00 pm Barrington, Illinois — Crabtree Nature Center As I walked through the meadow by the pine grove not far from Crabtree Lake, I heard a rustling in the grass. I stopped and looked … Continue reading →

martes pennanti July 18, 1995 — 2:00 pm Oneida County, Wisconsin — County Road D I’d been birding at Rainbow Flowage and decided to head east on “Dâ” to see if the local cranberry farm gave tours (it didn’t). I … Continue reading →

alces alces July 16, 1991 — 1:40 pm Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota — Route 7 I took off very early this morning to drive up to Agassiz. I wanted to see some new birds, but I also wanted to … Continue reading →

urocyon cinereoargenteus June 19, 1988 — 8:20 am Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee We spent the night in Corinth, Mississippi, then headed up to Shiloh in the morning to tour the battlefield. As we drove into the park along the … Continue reading →