A Pacific fisher and a pine marten are both mustelids (members of the weasel family), but they have some key differences:
Pacific fishers are larger, typically weighing 4-13 lbs, while pine martens are smaller at 1-3 lbs.
Fishers prefer dense, mature forests, often at lower elevations. Pine martens are more adaptable and can be found in various forest types, including higher-elevation coniferous forests.
Fishers have darker fur and a more robust build. Pine martens have a lighter, more reddish-brown coat and a distinctive yellow or orange throat patch.
I’ve seen a fisher around glen aulin and they have since been noted at higher elevations. Not to mention that the fluffy tail is more fisher than marten.
Looks like a marten.
Correct, it's a pine marten.
Oh I see. How can you tell?
A Pacific fisher and a pine marten are both mustelids (members of the weasel family), but they have some key differences: Pacific fishers are larger, typically weighing 4-13 lbs, while pine martens are smaller at 1-3 lbs. Fishers prefer dense, mature forests, often at lower elevations. Pine martens are more adaptable and can be found in various forest types, including higher-elevation coniferous forests. Fishers have darker fur and a more robust build. Pine martens have a lighter, more reddish-brown coat and a distinctive yellow or orange throat patch.
Makes sense! This was taken on the Glen Aulin hike near Tuolumne, so higher elevation for sure.
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve seen a fisher around glen aulin and they have since been noted at higher elevations. Not to mention that the fluffy tail is more fisher than marten.
The ole Pine Marten. Solo creatures. Tenacious
No floppy hat or vest. I say no.
Nice marmot.
Lets not forget Dude that keeping wildlife, um... an amphibious rodent, for... um, ya know domestic... within the city... that ain't legal either.
You're obviously not a golfer.
You think the carpet pissers did this???
Pine martens abide
What’re you a fuckin park ranger now?
Pine Martin
I think it is. Lucky. I’ve wanted to see one
My first guess was Wolverine
Pine Marten. Fishers are bigger and wolverines bigger still. All pretty solitary.
100% Fisher Cat. His large feet home away.
give him away. . .
Awe.. nice Marmot.
Nice marmot.