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Short-Tailed Weasel

  • Talus Visitor

    Talus Visitor

    If you want to photograph weasels, there are few places better than a pika colony. Worst case, you’ll get to spend the day with some pikas. This Ermine (Short-Tailed Weasel) was kind enough to pay me a visit while I waited for some pikas to forage. The Ermine kept them hidden away in their burrows,…

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    September 24, 2026
    Alaska, Ermine, Hatcher Pass, Short-Tailed Weasel
  • Alpine Doordash

    Alpine Doordash

    A Short-Tailed Weasel pauses in a talus field while carrying a Northern Red-Backed Vole back to its den up in the Alaskan alpine tundra. Compared to the amount of time I’ve spent, I’ve seen far more weasels in alpine environments than anywhere else. I’m guessing it’s partly because they’re much easier to see on talus…

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    September 26, 2025
    Alaska, Hatcher Pass, Short-Tailed Weasel

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