Muskrat Swimming at Sunset in an SK Slough

When we drove out at sunset to see the water birds in a nearby slough, we saw as well a small animal slicing through the water — a muskrat, its whiskers reflected in the glassy blue surface with the sky.

Swimming Muskrat, with face and whiskers reflected in blue.  © SB

When we drove back past the water, the sun was sinking and in the darkness, we saw a movement along the shore. This time, the muskrat's tail was above the water as it glided out of sight.

Muskrat swimming along the shore of a slough.  © SB

What is this? A Muskrat
Location: Slough, near Regina, Saskatchewan
Photo date: May 24, 2016.

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