We came across this little Muskrat right at the side of the road nearly two years ago (29 May 2011), when we were taking part in the annual May Species Count. The first day of the count takes places in the city, the second covers areas further away. My group covers an area SW of the city on day two. The light was awful, with the sun glaring down on the Muskrat's fur,, but I like the way its tiny hands show up.