Answer
The diagonal bounding stride is typical of the mustelids. Given that these tracks are coming
up the log as though it emerged from the water, mink would be a logical hypothesis -- even without
more seeing any clues to scale.
These next two shots help confirm that this is indeed a mink. The close up also shows
that what appears to be two separate tracks is actually four, with the hind feet landing over
the front feet but left and right tracks form a diagonal.
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