Weasel With His Winter Coat

This Short-tailed Weasel, identifiable by its black-tipped tail, is also known to some as a Stoat or an Ermine. This little one was spotted around our bird feeders.

In a playful sort of way, he was darting in and out of snow tunnels.  At one point, he even peeked into our kitchen window!! I wonder if this is the same Weasel that was in our garden last fall?  Either way, this cool little creature is always welcome!