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Mamustr
1939
Mustela frenata
July 21
Snake R, 350 ft, 1 mi. N Burbank, Walla Walla Co., Wash.
In a pile of driftwood, along the Snake River, saw
a weasel of this species. As I came along the path,
it ran into the pile at a spot about 20 feet from
the water's edge. It immediately stuck its
head out again as if looking for me or trying
to get a scent. It blinked repeatedly as if the
light was too strong for it. Eyes. Twinkling of the
nose as if trying to localize the scent was
visible. It disappeared into the pile in a few
minutes. Trapping until July 25 did not catch the
specimen [in, the pile].
July 25
7 mi. E & 4 mi. S Dixie, 4300 ft., Walla Walla Co., Wash.
Saw a weasel run into a pile of branches just
as I got out of the truck here. Was unable
to collect it. The animal moved deliberately,
moving slowly to the bottom & thicker part
of the pile.