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Dimensions5400 x 3600
Original file size12 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken17-May-21 10:12
Date modified16-Aug-24 18:36
Shooting Conditions

Camera makeNIKON CORPORATION
Camera modelNIKON D810
Focal length600 mm
Focal length (35mm)600 mm
Max lens aperturef/4
Exposure1/1000 at f/5.6
FlashFired, compulsory mode, return light detected
Exposure bias-1/3 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 400
Metering modePattern
Digital zoom1x
Muskrat_003_JFF5373

Muskrat_003_JFF5373

I've seen muskrats dining on cattails and sedges, but didn't realize they also consumed duckweed (Lemna sp.). Duckweed is often abundant in freshwater marshes so it makes sense some animals would use it for food. He ate it like he was slurping up pea soup. And he actually makes wearing your food look cute.

Location: Maumee Bay State Park, OH.