An early visit to a local wetland this morning proved fruitful. Shortly after arriving a muskrat swam from its underwater den entrance to a spot where the water was very shallow and began eating.
The click of the shutter concerned the muskrat who fled after only a very few photographs.
These images were shot on ISO 1600 in the dim pre-dawn light.
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It looks as though it's engaging in conversation with you - friendly in the first photo, confrontational in the second (I know - anthropomorphism ;-))
ReplyDeleteWonderful wildlife capture. You are so fortunate to see this type of thing right near your home.
ReplyDeleteA sweet little fella just taking a few moments out of the water and you were there to get the shots no matter how few there were... I'm never fortunate to get the muskrat but swimming barely above the surface.
ReplyDeletehe looks so sweet w/ his paws curled like that just sittin there! Gorgeous shots
ReplyDeleteHe's adorable. I really like his reflection in the first picture.
ReplyDeleteI also like the reflection in the first photo! These critters are something we don't see around southern California. The photos are a treat!
ReplyDeleteHi Coy,
ReplyDeleteWow what a nice cute animal you got there... The shots are beautiful, I love the last one!
Wow! Great shot:)
ReplyDeletehow cute, good shot...
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and good work Coy.
ReplyDeleteNice "varmit" ;)
ReplyDeleteCute little friend!
ReplyDeleteHappy Camera critters!
purrs
Luna
Excellent pose for this little guy!
ReplyDeleteFirst time visitor. Wonderful nature photography. I loved it!
ReplyDeleteI love their cute faces! Great captures.
ReplyDeleteNice job! He's pretty cute.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh that is so sweet. Anna :)
ReplyDeletePerfect crop!
ReplyDeleteHey Coy - you can come visit me ANYTIME - our pond in our backyard is loaded with muskrat... not good for the pond, but they sure are cute!
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