Hapless critter ID

A bit embarrassed here. I generally avoid small, furry critters that scurry around the ground so I need some help. I know Mr. Egret but what is that hanging from his beak? It doesn't appear to be a mouse since I see no ears. Moles don't really look like that. So?

Taken at the Ridgefield NWR in SW Washington state.

Small nutria maybe are you near water?

Mouse. Nice catch!

Maybe a Vole? Or lemming, they like boggy areas.

Water Vole. Egret crack.
http://en.wikipedia.or​g …_Vole_%28North_​America%29

Modigity wrote in post #15678214
Small nutria maybe are you near water?

Lots of nutria in the area but this one was a bit far from the water.

georgec56 wrote in post #15678643
Mouse. Nice catch!

My first thought but could not match it up to any mouse in the Audubon Guide. It's too fat and round and seems to lack prominent ears.

Flo wrote in post #15679216
Maybe a Vole? Or lemming, they like boggy areas.

Getting close I think Flo. Vole is looking good in the Audubon Guide too.

chubri777 wrote in post #15679580
Water Vole. Egret crack.
http://en.wikipedia.or​g …_Vole_%28North_​America%29

I think you've hit it although the Audubon Guide doesn't list the specific water vole. The vole does look to be the answer. Egret crack huh? That fits and there seems to be a near unlimited supply of the stuff for them this year.

Thank you all for your help.

I looked at Creeping Vole Dave...good capture though!

Flo wrote in post #15680270
I looked at Creeping Vole Dave...good capture though!

That works even better. And it's in the Audubon Guide on my phone....

Titus213 wrote in post #15680720
That works even better. And it's in the Audubon Guide on my phone....

Lol.....i have my trusty Mammals of British Columbia handy.works for all across Canada and alot of the US.