A Critter

I looked out the kitchen window today and spotted this critter running around like it was on drugs zigzagging every which way at the front of our house. I took a video and then made a screen shot so the quality isn't great. I'm not sure what it even is but I've seen similar on the beach side of the property before.

[Taffy]

What a fun shot -- he looks so out of place! Great sense of context.

[Pat]

Great capture of this critter, is it an otter? I really like the patterned reflections too.

[Lisa Poland]

It looks like an otter. We had river otters when we lived in Illinois. They used to play in our friend's yard. Fun to watch.

[Mags]

Very cool capture!

[Jane Pittenger]

Too small for an otter?

[Harry J Benson]

Looks to me like an otter

[Peter Dulis]

Nice

[Shutterbug]

Looks like an otter to me.

[Dixie Goode]

@jgpittenger I agree, too small, more likely a ferret or weasel

[Maggiemae]

Critter is a good name if it can't be identified! Perhaps this wee mite might be rather scared - where does he go for safety!

[Esther Rosenberg]

Cute but so out of place, I hope he finds his way back. Found out what is was??

[Granagringa]

Great catch...the wet drive and reflections add so much interest!

[Milanie]

Looks like rain in a lot of places - wonder how he wound up there!

[Nicole Campbell]

He must of been having fun playing in the rain

[Elizabeth]

Hope he finds shelter from the rain.

[Diana]

Great shot of your playful little visitor, love the reflections.

[Issi Bannerman]

I thought 'weasel' or 'stoat' but don't know if you get these with you? Otter must be a possibility, but looks small.

[Casablanca]

That is adorable! I wonder what it is?

[aikiuser (jenn)]

What a fun experience! I'd guess weasel of some sort, but not sure about that short tail. I'd be interested to know if you find out what it is!

[Debra]

What a cool shot of your visitor

[Babs]

I thought maybe a weasel or a stoat, but my preference would be a weasel as they have shorter tails than stoats.

[Joan Robillard]

Cute

[Dione Giorgio]

Provided it is not a rat, which it doesn't seem to be and looks more like a weavel, he is very cute. Lovely shot, too.

[KV]

Cool capture.

[Ricksnap]

Cool capture - weasel? I’m sure you’ll enlighten us all

[Krista Marson]

certainly something different to see!

[Bep]

Very intriguing...

[Santina]

Certainly a nice surprise, it just seems out of place little one

[Fisher Family]

A nice shot, good to see wildlife coming to visit!

Ian

[Margaret Brown]

Well caught!

[JAKB]

Nice shiny, slippery snap!

[wendy frost]

Well spotted and captured.

[carol white]

Well spotted and captured

[haskar]

Well caught.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

How cool you spotted a critter. Great shot.

[Pyrrhula]

Great impression view shot . Most meetings with those animals are like this.

[Kathy]

It does look like a small otter. Great catch.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Kathy A]

It looks awfully cute although I don’t think I’d pat it or anything

[bkb in the city]

Great capture