HELP - What is this critter ???
Jan 9, 2012 09:47:17 #
The quality is not that good but i got this shot this morning. Maybe an otter or in that family ??? He came out of the river - just out of the frame.
What Is It ????
Jan 9, 2012 09:49:37 #
Looks like a Mink to me. We don't have them down here (that I know of) so I haven't seen one in person. Cute photo.
Jan 9, 2012 09:50:58 #
Jan 9, 2012 09:52:26 #
filmjock wrote:
The quality is not that good but i got this shot this morning. Maybe an otter or in that family ??? He came out of the river - just out of the frame.
ya looks more mink then Otter. I will try to get a much better shot. Thanks
Jan 10, 2012 07:37:27 #
filmjock wrote:
The quality is not that good but i got this shot this morning. Maybe an otter or in that family ??? He came out of the river - just out of the frame.
At first look I thought it was either a Martin, or a weasel. Then I noticed the little white chin patch on the critter, which leads me to believe that it is a Mink. That's my vote. Mink.8-)
Jan 10, 2012 08:02:10 #
Jan 10, 2012 08:05:54 #
Jan 10, 2012 08:14:16 #
I'd put a trail-cam out, and bait the area with chicken parts,or beef scraps, just to try to get more pix of it. Now you know the area the critter hangs out in so it should be relatively easy. Or, if you really want more pix of it, set up a blind, bait the spot you saw it last, and wait. Of course I'm sure some of the folks will warn you to check local ordinances and whatnot. Good luck in your efforts :thumbup: .8-)
Jan 10, 2012 08:16:17 #
C. David wrote:
I'd put a trail-cam out, and bait the area with chicken parts,or beef scraps, just to try to get more pix of it. 8-)
Good idea - I will try that - very fast critter - maybe that will get it to stay long enough for a good photo op. Thanks to all. I don't have a trail cam but I do have a wireless remote and will get it that way.
Jan 10, 2012 08:27:30 #
filmjock wrote:
Good idea - I will try that - very fast critter - maybe that will get it to stay long enough for a good photo op. Thanks to all. I don't have a trail cam but I do have a wireless remote and we get it that way.
C. David wrote:
I'd put a trail-cam out, and bait the area with chicken parts,or beef scraps, just to try to get more pix of it. 8-)
Good idea - I will try that - very fast critter - maybe that will get it to stay long enough for a good photo op. Thanks to all. I don't have a trail cam but I do have a wireless remote and we get it that way.
I KNOW the baiting idea will work. Years ago during hunting season we'd toss scrap meat out onto a brush pile, and every day while we'd be cutting up the venison, a resident mink would wait to get the scraps. Of course, that was before digital cameras, but I have "Old fashioned" 35mm pix of it. Good memories. Good luck to you :thumbup: 8-)
Jan 10, 2012 08:31:12 #
C. David wrote:
quote=filmjock quote=C. David I'd put a trail-ca... (show quote)
Awesome & thanks - I have seen it in that same area of the river several times so "Bait" it is. I will get the picture.
Jan 10, 2012 08:49:05 #
Looking forward to seeing them. It's fun to out-smart the critters. Or maybe, they just tolerate us. 8-)
Jan 10, 2012 19:47:00 #
Jan 10, 2012 20:09:47 #
Yes it is a mink...hope you don't mind here's one, and they love sardines.....
Mar 18, 2012 01:44:35 #
heltonjkv96 wrote:
Yes it is a mink...hope you don't mind here's one, and they love sardines.....
Yep that looks like it - Nice shot you have there.
Rick
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricksgonedigital/
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