I should have identified that little guy! He's a pocket gopher, native to North and Central America. They're great tunnelers, with sharp claws and teeth, and they tend to destroy gardens and lawns--not very popular. In the movie Caddyshack, a much cuter gopher plays a major part.

I've always thought bald eagles look so serious because every time they're spotted someone tries to either shoot them or take their picture--and they just dont' like the attention, either way.