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/




 Click to enlarge pictures.

41 comments:

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

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

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

    ReplyDelete
  4. 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.

    ReplyDelete
  5. 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!

    ReplyDelete
  6. 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.

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

    ReplyDelete
  8. 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.

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

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

    ReplyDelete
  11. Marvelous captures Gary. What a beautiful Fox!
    B.

    ReplyDelete
  12. 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.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Fantastic photos! He is really one healthy fellow!

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

    ReplyDelete
  15. What he says?
    'SOL' ;)

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

    ReplyDelete
  16. 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.

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

    ReplyDelete
  18. 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

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

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

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

    ReplyDelete
  22. The fox really ROCKS! Unbelievable captures,Garry!

    ReplyDelete
  23. WOW is all I can say! So magical! :)

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

    ReplyDelete
  24. 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

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

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

    ReplyDelete
  27. How exciting story! But what did the Boomer say?

    ReplyDelete
  28. Oh wow! Did he get a gosling then?

    Amazing shots.

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

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

    ReplyDelete
  31. The red fox is gorgeous! Great spotting and captures.

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

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

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

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

    ReplyDelete
  36. 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 ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  37. Wonderful photos! The sequence tells it all.

    ReplyDelete