Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Life and Death on the Vermilon River. A Post to WBW.

Vermilon River Canada Geese



Boom and I had just sat down for a rest when this sequence occurred. The protagonists were Reynard the Fox and Goosey Gander. There is no wind, but Boom and the fox were well aware of each other.
Red Fox


Who's That and Especially That Big Dog.

Out On The Ice


Watch Your Step


Really Close Now


Just On The Other Side Of  the Rock Island


Now

The whole sequence speaks for itself. I read in another wild life blog that young eagles suffer a 40% mortality rate. It has been my experience, no scientific proof, that geese parents have 5 goslings, but by the end of the of the season only 3 remain. A 40% mortality rate. So he,and other predators,are not always unlucky.


What Do You Think He's Saying?



A Post to WBW @ http://pineriverreview.blogspot.com/




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41 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlApril 19, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    wow. deadly to geese but absolutely gorgeous too. we don't see fox here. too many coyotes i guess.

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  2. FABApril 19, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Excellent sequence Gary.

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  3. BirdingMaineApril 19, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Awesome series of photos!

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  4. Modesto ViegasApril 19, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Good series!!!

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  5. jooApril 19, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    It's a stunning series!

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  6. Lois EvensenApril 19, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Fascinating. The fox is gorgeous! Well, the geese are, too, but that fox is really gorgeous!

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  7. Bob BushellApril 19, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    The Red Fox gives you good sightings, especially where he's got something else on his mind. Brilliant photos.

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  8. theconstantwalkerApril 19, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    A lovely series of images Gary. I had a similar experience and posted in January (you may or may not recall) but your Fox is a beauty in comparison. Brilliant nature to witness.

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  9. SpringmanApril 19, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Gary,
    This is certainly one of your most brilliant sequences. As you say, it speaks for itself. Strangely, I found myself pulling for the fox! Your positioning on this bright day was perfect. It doesn't get much better than this!

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  10. Ryan AnkenyApril 19, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Wow you were lucky to see that! He looks a bit embarrassed in the last shot, like he feels silly the whole thing was caught on camera and he didn't come out of it with a goose.

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  11. boniferApril 19, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Great catch Gary, love those 'out of the blue shots' makes your day, doesn't it!!

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  12. mickApril 19, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    A great series of photos and all part of the natural order of things. However, foxes were introduced into Australia in the early years and are now such a problem to our native wildlife.

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  13. Bill S.April 19, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    What a great series of pictures. Great work capturing all of that.

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  14. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Wonderfully captured sequence! That fox is beautiful. I guess he'll eat another day!

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  15. BeckyApril 19, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Marvelous captures Gary. What a beautiful Fox!
    B.

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  16. ArijaApril 19, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Oh to be at the right place at the right time! Great sequence of shots. I love the second shot of the fox where he seems to be licking his chops in anticipation.

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  17. Beyond the Dog DishApril 19, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Fantastic photos! He is really one healthy fellow!

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  18. CarlettaApril 19, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    A great sequence!
    I've seen a fox only twice in the wild in my life. What a wonderful experience for you.

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  19. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    What he says?
    'SOL' ;)

    Wonderful series (even though I am glad I saw no blood bath :P)

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  20. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 20, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Probably d*&n, I missed lunch ;>)....

    Beautiful series Gary. Our youngest kids (in Colorado) have red foxes in the field and greenbelt next to their house. We can sit and watch them for hours.

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  21. DinaApril 20, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Amazing pictures of the fox. He's really pretty. I don't even know if we have them here in central Florida. Great story!

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  22. GuyApril 20, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Hi Gary What a stunning sequence. I really love the first shot showing the great motion. I found a large red stain and a rabbit foot by the pond Monday. I am not sure if it was a dog or a coyote but as you say there is both life and death even in the most beautiful settings.

    Regards
    Guy

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  23. SondraApril 20, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    What a series!!! That fox is a beauty for sure--you did an excellent job of capturing this exciting behavior!

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  24. jeanlivingsimpleApril 20, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Gary, I'm glad you and Boomer stopped to rest at this spot. The Foxes here are super shy. Very impressive captures!

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  25. Empty NesterApril 20, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Fantastic! I just love these! Talk about being in the right place at the right time!

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  26. Amila KanchanaApril 20, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    The fox really ROCKS! Unbelievable captures,Garry!

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  27. ""rarejonRez""April 20, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    WOW is all I can say! So magical! :)

    Rcel with Our WORLD of Wintry Spring entry! See you! :)

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  28. Stewart MApril 20, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Great set of images - nature red in tooth and claw and all that.

    Found some foxes on a recent trip away - but unlike yours the ones I found were dead. You can read my reactions to this in my most recent post in my "other" blog at
    http://payingreadyattention.blogspot.com/

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  29. eileeninmdApril 20, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Cool shots of the fox and the geese. What a neat sighting.

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  30. FotokarusellenApril 20, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Thanks for comments. A great set of images you are giving us.
    Have a nice easter.

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  31. Malgorzata IngstadApril 20, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    How exciting story! But what did the Boomer say?

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  32. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Oh wow! Did he get a gosling then?

    Amazing shots.

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  33. Martha ZApril 21, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Great series, Gary, animal behavior at its most basic. I think foxes beautiful creatures but have rarely seen them.

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  34. holdingmomentsApril 21, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Great series Gary. I love that first shot of the fox, running from the camera. Can feel the sense of power.

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  35. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    The red fox is gorgeous! Great spotting and captures.

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  36. Inger-MApril 21, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    He's gorgeous, love his shiny coat! Beautiful series!

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  37. Adam TiltApril 21, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Superb sequence Gary. Would love to see a Fox that well.

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  38. LarryApril 22, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Excellent series of the fox and the geese Gary! I think that fox doesn't miss many meals, he's in beautiful shape. Gorgeous!

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  39. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Beautiful shots. What a healthy looking Fox! Great to see.

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  40. ChrisApril 22, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Hi Gary,
    What a beautiful nature sequence you got!! And these foxes really tries everything to get some snack ;-) I see you still have ice and snow.... I promise I will not complain about the weather anymore ;-)

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  41. Iowa Gardening WomanApril 23, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Wonderful photos! The sequence tells it all.

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