I was in northern Minnesota for the last four days in search of great gray owls. But more on the owls tomorrow. For today I wanted to post the trip’s unexpected surprise — an American mink. I’ve been after mink for years but have only caught a fleeting glimpse here and there and no photos. But while scanning for owls yesterday morning, I saw this little thing out of the corner of my eye. It scurried across the ice, before diving into a hole in snowbank. I thought the encounter was over, but a few seconds later the mink popped its head out of the hole, came out on the ice, rolled around a bit, and then headed back inside. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/2000th of a second.
If we saw more pictures like this I think maybe there would be less mink coats , I know it gives me second thoughts about the matter
Thanks for sharing a great photo
Maybe it misunderstood the lyrics to “American Woman” by The Guess Who, thinking they applied to minks as well, and as a result was just staying away from you, as requested.
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I was in northern Minnesota for the last four days in search of great gray owls. But more on the owls tomorrow. For today I wanted to post the trip’s unexpected surprise — an American mink. I’ve been after mink for years but have only caught a fleeting glimpse here and there and no photos. But while scanning for owls yesterday morning, I saw this little thing out of the corner of my eye. It scurried across the ice, before diving into a hole in snowbank. I thought the encounter was over, but a few seconds later the mink popped its head out of the hole, came out on the ice, rolled around a bit, and then headed back inside. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/2000th of a second.
What a great surprise! Looks like he’s happy in the snow and ice.
I am glad you got your long awaited photo of a mink.
If we saw more pictures like this I think maybe there would be less mink coats , I know it gives me second thoughts about the matter
Thanks for sharing a great photo
I love seeing mink coats when worn by the mink!
Maybe it misunderstood the lyrics to “American Woman” by The Guess Who, thinking they applied to minks as well, and as a result was just staying away from you, as requested.
What a wonderful surprise for you — and US! He’s so charming (and warm and cuddly looking)!