Fox kit and mom.

[JayinMN]

Av 7.1 Tv 1/250 iso400 400mm

Av 7.1 Tv 1/250 iso400 400mm

Bringing home the voles.

Av 7.1 Tv 1/250 iso500 400mm

[frogtosser]

what did you use for that.

[JayinMN]

Canon 7D with canon 100-400mm IS lens.

[Steve Foss]

Sweet work, Jason!

[Hwood]

Cool.

[Dbl]

Nicely done! That last shot with the mouse hanging out his mouth...nice!

[dockothebay]

Beautiful! I love the first one - Looks like Momma is saying "Just let me lay down for a minute". and the last with the vole is an amazing catch too.

what did you use for that.

In addition to the 7D, I'm pretty sure there was some patient waiting involved as well!

[MN Shutterbug]

I love the critter shots, especially the last one.

I had my first opportunity with a mink the other day, but the problem is he was TOO CLOSE when I saw him. By the time he was far enough away, he was in the grass.

[ShawnZ]

These are wonderful images Jason. Did you use a blind or car or are the foxes comfortable with your presence? I've recently found a den but can't seem to gain much trust I LOVE that last image, not only for the behavior that it is showing, technically it's gorgeous too, but the detail I enjoy the most is the taconite pellets in the bg, gives a great sense of place to the series!

[JayinMN]

Shawn, the first two shots were taken from my car in Lake County. The parent it okay with my presence out of the car but the babies are not. They retreat to their den as soon as they see a human or car. I got lucky and surprised them. The den in on private property so no chance of setting up a blind there. The last fox picture is actually from the bog. Totally different fox all together, but the picture was taken on the same day. The infamous railroad tracks are in the background. I have found a fox den in the bog too. I sat in my car yesterday trying to get a peek at them at sunrise but no luck. The entrance is littered with animal remains, a deer leg, crow wing etc. I know its active because I could hear the kits in it when I accidentally stumbled upon it walking through the grass.

[ShawnZ]

Okay, great feedback. It is interesting to monitor a fox den even if one does not get cooperative photographable subjects. New items do seem to turn up and then disappear on a day to day basis, bits of paper, a little brick, sticks, fur, objects of play and learning no doubt. And yes, I'm not sure why I did not realize that the images were from different locations, hello....Duh! Still love the taconite pellets!

[Paul]

I sure wish we had more of that stuff around here to take pictures off. Great Work,

[finnbay]

Fantastic series!