Saturday, April 11, 2015

Mink

 Mink on some Lake Simcoe rocks

Serendipity at work, the mink and I were in the same place at the same time. Actually, my husband saw it first.

 Wondering what that clicking sound was

It posed for my camera for a little while...

Leaving the scene

then headed for cover, a hole between rocks.

I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.

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49 comments:

  1. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)April 11, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    wow!! amazing shots of the mink!! CUTE!!
    i've never seen one in person...ferrets, yes...and otters, yes...but never a mink! and he stayed to pose for you! a very good day.

    have a happy weekend!

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  2. HalcyonApril 11, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    Oh my! Is he ever cute!!!

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  3. The CrankyApril 11, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    Amazing captures; I'm in awe!

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  4. Gill - That British WomanApril 11, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    interesting, for some reason I thought they would be grey or black? Never seen one in real life.

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  5. RevrunnerApril 11, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Caught! :-)

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  6. Pamela GordonApril 11, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    That is a great capture! Wow. It's so cute.

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  7. JeevanApril 11, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    Seems like he’s very sensitive to sounds... I think the mink is a species closely associate with river otter as it resembles the same.

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  8. Coloring Outside the LinesApril 11, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    Wow- good captures! I've never seen one up close before.

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  9. Jenn JilksApril 11, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    A beautiful gift for you! Thanks for sharing!
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  10. TexWisGirlApril 11, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    awesome sighting! great shots!!

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  11. Cathy H.April 11, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Amazing creatures! And quite sweet looking! I know you were thrilled to meet up with this guy!

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  12. MadSnapperApril 11, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    i am trying really hard not to turn green with envy. he/she is just beyond adorable.. so cute and i can see each little hair. love the way you are being watched.

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  13. BirdmanApril 11, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Don't think I've ever seen one in the wild.

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  14. LowellApril 11, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    These are fantastic. I don't think I've ever seen a mink, I don't think. Other than around a woman's neck.

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  15. JeanneApril 11, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Such a beautiful little animal and how awesome that you got the chance to photograph it!

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  16. cieldequimperApril 11, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Love at first sight for me...

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  17. JoApril 11, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Oh that mink is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Linda W.April 11, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    How cool to spot this mink, and how wonderful the little guy posed for you.

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  19. IrmaApril 11, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful pictures.
    Nice observation.
    I've never seen one in the wild.
    Have a good weekend.

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  20. DebbieApril 11, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    what a cutie-pie!!!! love that face!!

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  21. MontanagirlApril 11, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Awesome! That's a great find, and terrific photos!

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  22. William KendallApril 11, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Quite a beautiful critter. I've never seen one in the wild. Otters, yes, but not these.

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  23. VPApril 11, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    You are an amazing photographer!

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  24. Ginny HartzlerApril 11, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    WOW!!!! He is CUTE! But he needs to hide all the time so he does not turn into a coat. Are there restrictions on mink hunting now? Thanks to you and your husband for a rare treat today!

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  25. Sylvia KApril 11, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    You are an amazing photographer indeed!!! Love this little guy! What a cutie!! Thanks for a great smile to start my day/weekend, as always!! Hope you have a great one!!

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  26. Taken For GrantedApril 11, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    I am surprised you were able to get these intimate portraits of a wild mink. These animals are usually quite shy. That first image is stunning.

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  27. eileeninmdApril 11, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Cute critter and a great sighting.. I have never seen one before.. Great photos.. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  28. A Colorful WorldApril 11, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    Just love this encounter! What great photos!

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  29. RedPatApril 11, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    The only wild one I have seen was running about the ferry docks while I was waiting to go to the Toronto Islands. He was an urban mink foraging for food! ;-)

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  30. RoseApril 11, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    They are just so darn cute!

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  31. AnonymousApril 11, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Cute face nice fur. Great picture.

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  32. JackApril 11, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    That is very cool, EG. I don't think I have ever seen a live mink.

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  33. DeniseinVAApril 11, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Wow, Sandra from Mad Snapper told me about your Mink. Absolutely adorable and great photos!

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  34. KathyApril 11, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    How exhilarating to capture a photo of an elusive creature that is not often seen in public!

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  35. cedarmerefarmApril 11, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Awe, so cute! Don't you just want to give that round face a great big hug? You and hubby are sooo lucky. Thanks taking such great pictures of it.

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  36. UnknownApril 11, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    Wonderful pictures, well done, such a cute chap or girl of course..

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  37. StephanieApril 11, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Awesome shots! You captured him beautifully.

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  38. NonnieApril 11, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    what a cutie! I'm glad that I never owned a mink coat.

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  39. Stewart MApril 11, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Nice shots.

    These were a feral pest back in the UK when I was a kid - not a popular animal.

    Seeing a wild one, that would be different.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  40. Ruth HiebertApril 11, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    He has a sweet face.

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  41. diane bApril 11, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    Wow How lucky to come across him and he giving you a pose too. I don't think I've ever seen a Mink before .

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  42. RandyApril 11, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    What a cutie.

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  43. MalyssApril 12, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    what a cute little guy !

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  44. UnknownApril 12, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Awesome shots! It's a cute critter.

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  45. JennyApril 12, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    He certainly is lovely and shiny.
    Great shots. Not an animal that is seen very often.

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  46. Yogi♪♪♪April 12, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    What a beautiful animal. I am no member of PETA but the mink's coat looks better on him than anybody else.

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  47. JanieApril 12, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    Great photos! I've never seen a live mink. It's so cute. Seems horrible that my mom's generation proudly sported their mink stoles and coats...

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  48. NatureFootstepApril 13, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    there are Minks in Sweden but I have never ever seen them up close like this. Only like a shadow far off . Thanks for sharing. :)

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  49. AnonymousApril 13, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    well captured !

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