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Old 03-15-2011, 02:19 AM   #7
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Lakesrider be careful not to let your cat or small dog out with that fisher cat around. It may have been on your deck only to grab a squirrel. However, when the opportunity presents itself they can take down small domestic animals as well.
The photo is definitely of a Pine Marten; however, even with its favorite sustenance being Red Squirrels, it would be somewhat out of its normal range to be in New Hampshire—and this far south.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Marten

Even a large mink is a pretty small critter: here are a few "picks" among New Hampshire's Weasel family:

http://www.nhfishandwildlife.com/weasels.php

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Nice picture.
Nice lawn.

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