Mink from the vault - Part 1 - 9 images

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p.1 #1 · Mink from the vault - Part 1 - 9 images

First shot was the first time I was close enough to photograph a mink. I was sitting in a blind photographing eagles and facing the other way when I heard a slight rustle. I had to turn slowly and quietly to manage and get a couple of shots before it scurried away.

The second shot was when a rabbit went dashing by me with a mink in hot pursuit. Despite the rabbit running in a criss-cross
pattern, it appeared the mink had the ability to pick up the freshest scent, despite the scents being only seconds apart. I heard the scream of the rabbit and knew the mink got it, as shown in the 3rd photo. The chances of a rabbit being able to escape from a mink are next to zero.

Canon EOS-1D Mark III 100.0-400.0 mm f/4.5-5.6 lens 400mm f/5.6 1/20s 1600 ISO +0.5 EV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 150.0-600.0 mm f/5.0-6.3 lens 484mm f/8.0 1/160s 6400 ISO +0.3 EV

NIKON D500 300.0 mm f/4.0 lens 420mm f/5.6 1/2000s 5000 ISO +0.3 EV

Sep 20, 2025 at 03:54 PM

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p.1 #2 · Mink from the vault - Part 1 - 9 images

And the chances of catching a "mink in flight" are next to zero also

Great stuff Tony !
Gary

Sep 21, 2025 at 07:31 AM

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p.1 #3 · Mink from the vault - Part 1 - 9 images

I just love 2,4, and 9 here, Tony!
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Sep 21, 2025 at 07:48 AM

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p.1 #4 · Mink from the vault - Part 1 - 9 images

Great photos of an elusive subject. Never seen one take a rabbit before. Super work Tony.

John

Sep 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM

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sum1sgrampa wrote:
And the chances of catching a "mink in flight" are next to zero also

Great stuff Tony !
Gary

Thanks Gary.

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douter wrote:
I just love 2,4, and 9 here, Tony!
Douglas

Thanks Douglas.

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johnohio wrote:
Great photos of an elusive subject. Never seen one take a rabbit before. Super work Tony.

John

Thanks John. It was quite a sight seeing the mink hot on the rabbit's trail. The rabbit had no way to escape.

Tony

Sep 28, 2025 at 03:49 PM

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p.1 #6 · Mink from the vault - Part 1 - 9 images

Excellent documentation. Reminds me of the advantages of sitting in the blind, watching, listening. Thanks

Oct 08, 2025 at 05:36 AM

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bs kite wrote:
Excellent documentation. Reminds me of the advantages of sitting in the blind, watching, listening. Thanks

Thanks Robert. The most rewarding thing about sitting in a blind was being so close to the wildlife without them being aware of you. If you got some good images, that was a bonus.

Tony

Oct 08, 2025 at 08:37 AM


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