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I saw a weasel in my backyard in the west end of Peterborough a couple of weaks ago. Maybe 8″ long. Came from under the deck by the hot tub. Appeared on two separate days around 8:30am. May explain why I haven’t seen any mice this year!  Disappeared after 10 seconds both times.

Dave Van Loosen, Ravenwood Drive, Peterborough

Short-tailed Weasel (Ermine) James Lindsey

Short-tailed Weasel (Ermine) James Lindsey

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Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.

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