Well, as I said, the mink slid into the water, and the four geese and the two ducks gave it a wide birth that time. It seemed to go right for the ducks, and their was a lot of confusion and flapping of wings! The geese and the ducks quickly fled as the chaos continued! Being as inexperienced with video as I am, I missed this part of the action completely.
This video is slightly over 5 minutes long
While the mink laid down to enjoy its freshly caught meal, the birds all swam to my right up the lake, so they could stay away from the crazy little mink. I had my camera full focused now, and I watched the mink leisurely devour its meal. I finally turned the camera to see what the birds were up to, when the mink all of a sudden got up and headed back for the water!
He slid back in, and this time I just barely got it on video! The mink bobbed around in the water for a few seconds, but then dove under and disappeared. This is when I lost all sense of direction, because the mink seemed to be gone. But meanwhile, the geese were becoming very irritated with the little mink's shenanigans!
When I finally found the mink again, it was swimming as fast as it could, up the lake and away from the birds! With the two ducks in the lead, the four geese gave chase! It may not look quite as exciting in the video because of the way I was fumbling around with the camera, but it was really a thrilling chase!
The mink finally made it back to land with another prize in its mouth! The ducks pulled up short, while two of the geese stopped at a point where they thought the mink had exited the water. They watched very intently for the mink to try to come back! Meanwhile the other two geese saw the mink again, so they swam a little farther forward.
This second pair of geese watched the mink running and trying to hide in the tall grass, while the first two geese stood guard where they were before. The little mink decided that the water was no longer the place for it, so it ran as fast as it could up the side of the hill, and away from the geese! It finally ran behind a fence and out of sight. The chase was finally over.
The geese were now satisfied that the dangerous little mink was gone, and the mink was well hidden, but with another prize to eat before it decided what to do next. As far as I was concerned, this adventure was over. It was now time for me to go hunt eagles and other exciting beasts with my trusty camera in hand.
Nice video
ReplyDeleteWhat a great adventure it was. That little mink sure seems to swim fast. Very cool video.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great video! You caught the mink in action!
ReplyDeleteHow fun for you Ratty! I still think it could be a marten! ha
ReplyDeleteWow that Mink can swim fast. Those are some really great pictures and a super video. The geese are so pretty. The ducks were pretty too. All in all that was a wonderful video. You should put it on You Tube.
ReplyDeleteIt is really an interesting experience, full of actions and new adventure.
ReplyDeleteRatty- I am very impressed. I have never seen a mink swim like that, although I knew they could. And to catch all this on video. You are becoming more than an "everyday" adventurer.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome video and it is so cool to be able to see nature in action and to study their behavior. Great post Ratty.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible video! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting video, Haven't seen a mink in the wild.
ReplyDeleteThe mink is surely hungry one. I got feeling you going to encounter him again. Maybe you should give him a name :P
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting adventure, Ratty!! I've never spied a mink in the wild...and to catch him in full action...this is really special!! Bravo to you!
ReplyDeleteSo yeah! I was not too far off on my guess... He's a handsome fiendish fellow is he not? Well they all are!! :) I NEVER want one of those around my neck dead or especially alive. Hee hee.
ReplyDeleteThat little mink moves as fast in water as I do on land! He's cute, I hope he never winds up in somebody's stole.
ReplyDeleteGreat video Ratty, that was interesting to watch. I have never seen a mink in the wild only their weasel cousins.
ReplyDeleteAwesome video Ratty! I loved watching that mink. He sure can swim fast. And he's so cute! The geese were awesome to watch also. Thanks for taking that great video of all the action!!
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