Muskrat

The rain did eventually let up this afternoon and I headed out for a walk. It was not long, however, before it started again. It was still fairly windy as well, so not much on the bird front. I did manage to find a Muskrat foraging and eating in the marsh.

Muskrat
Muskrat

It would swim out, dive to retrieve a root, and then return into the reeds to eat it.

Muskrat
Muskrat

The only chance for a photo of it in the open was while it was swimming above water.

Muskrat
Muskrat

Fun to watch, but difficult to get a clear shot of it today.