fisher cat
Jul 5, 2020 14:23:19 #
this morning i was presented with an elusive animal the fisher cat to photograph. i was totally surprise by it presence as i was not expecting to see one as they are very reclusive
Jul 5, 2020 14:26:21 #
Excellent. I have never even heard of a fisher cat. Is it related to raccoons?
Jul 5, 2020 14:32:44 #
Jul 5, 2020 14:34:51 #
We have had a fisher cat in the area but they are very difficult to see let alone photograph. I saw one once and a friend that lives locally saw one in the Jersey Pinelands
Jul 5, 2020 14:39:58 #
rstrick2 wrote:
No, it is the second largest in the Weasel family
We just call them fishers and martins.
Jul 5, 2020 15:47:22 #
Jul 5, 2020 19:14:33 #
I've been hoping for photos of one for years. They are almost NEVER seen in the wild. Even more rarely seen than wolverines although they live much closer to people and civilization. I hope you bought a Lotto ticket, this has been your lucky day! Congratulations on these excellent photographs!
Jul 5, 2020 21:48:22 #
Amazing! I don't recall ever seeing these pictured. Right place and right time.
Sharp photos too.
Sharp photos too.
Jul 5, 2020 23:25:57 #
rstrick2 wrote:
this morning i was presented with an elusive animal the fisher cat to photograph. i was totally surprise by it presence as i was not expecting to see one as they are very reclusive
May I ask where these shots were taken.
Fishers, Martes pennanti, is a northern species. Is it in FLA?
Mostly in Canada, but in about a dozen northern US states.
These are nice shots of an elusive animal.
Bill
Jul 5, 2020 23:49:57 #
rstrick2 wrote:
No, it is the second largest in the Weisel family
Sea Otter largest. 30-80+ pounds.
Wolverine next at 35-60 pounds.
River Otter at up to 25 pounds.
The Badger, to 25 pounds.
Striped Skunk, 14 pounds.
And the Fisher at 12 pounds.
All these are Mustellidae. The Weasel family.
Known for potent scent glands.
Weasels, skunks, etc. They all reek when alarmed.
Bill
Jul 6, 2020 04:30:50 #
Harry0
Loc: Gardena, Cal
They are also quite fond of squirrels.
And don't mind a little kitty on occasion.
And don't mind a little kitty on occasion.
Jul 6, 2020 05:49:48 #
Jul 6, 2020 05:57:21 #
newtoyou wrote:
central NY StateMay I ask where these shots were taken.
Fishers, Martes pennanti, is a northern species. Is it in FLA?
Mostly in Canada, but in about a dozen northern US states.
These are nice shots of an elusive animal.
Bill
Fishers, Martes pennanti, is a northern species. Is it in FLA?
Mostly in Canada, but in about a dozen northern US states.
These are nice shots of an elusive animal.
Bill
Jul 6, 2020 07:05:56 #
Jul 6, 2020 07:18:25 #
rstrick2 wrote:
this morning i was presented with an elusive animal the fisher cat to photograph. i was totally surprise by it presence as i was not expecting to see one as they are very reclusive
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