[JoeH]

We are lucky enough to have a 15 acre greenspace / wetland behind our house, in the middle of suburbia. Last evening this critter emerged from of the bank by the creek to visit our newly planted naturescape. We had caught a fleeting glimpse of it a couple of times before, but never a photograph-able encounter like this! It appeared and disappeared a few times, once with either a baby mink (or a prey mouse) in its mouth, another time it seemed to be gathering moss - preparing or remodeling a den?

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[jeffnles1]

nice find and photos!

 

[JoeH]

Thanks Jeff!

 

[ssheipel]

Beautiful; great shots!

 

[Woody Meristem]

The second photo is just plain great. Give it a few squeaks through your pursed lips and it may climb into your lap.

 

[Cristobal]

Great capture! This animal seems very curious and not afraid of human presence.

 

[JoeH]

Thanks Woody and Cristobal! He/she didn‘t stay in sight for very long, so I feel pretty lucky to get two good shots.

 

[NorthernFocus]

Well that's a pretty cool opportunity.

 

[Harry.G]

Waaooo so cool right on your own doorstep - great photos too especially the 1st one


Harry.G

 

[DripDryMcFleye]

Great capitalization on a terrific opportunity! Way cool!

 

[RikWriter]

Great shots and great luck to have such a visitor!

 

[JoeH]

Thank you all!

 

[Calson]

I have ground squirrels and gophers on my property and would love to have a mink, even for a week. These members of the weasel family are remarkable creatures in many ways.