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Meadow Vole

Microtus pennsylvanicus

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Field Notes

Description:

Dark brown, almost black.

Habitat:

Rural SW Pennsylvania

Notes:

Had only time enough to take one very quick photo before it dived into the snow.

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Comments (2)
William_Dembowski
Sorry for taking so long to respond; unavoidable. Thanks for the remarks. (I assume Clancy is your cat)
alicelongmartin
I found one that had drowned in our pool. Occasionally Clancy will catch one. That had to be a quick picture!

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PublishedDecember 26, 2011

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