Besides unearthing various bugs while working on the rock wall, I almost destroyed a little homestead yesterday.
When I saw the tiny cave, I grabbed my camera, zoomed in and waited with high hopes that something would come out to investigate!

The cute little guy below appeared for only a few seconds so it’s a good thing I was zoomed in and ready to shoot. It’s difficult to say for sure what it is but it appears to be a mouse of some kind. Anyway, I did have plans to cut into the bank a little farther but didn’t want to be responsible for displacing a family 🙂

Update: It is more than likely a ground squirrel.