OUTDOORS PHOTOS: Local wildlife springing into action...

An American mink enters the water in Beaver Creek Park last week. Spring has come to the Hi-Line, and the wildlife is starting to wake up from winter's slumber.

A mallard floats in water earlier this week in Beaver Creek Park.

A Canadian goose rests on the water earlier this week in Beaver Creek Park.

A mule deer doe watches on a hillside earlier this week in Beaver Creek Park.