American Badger portrait – Nikon D300, f9, 1/640, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light
I thought I would share another American Badger portrait that I took back in May of this year on Antelope Island State Park in northern Utah. I was delighted to be able to photograph this badger up close and with prey because it isn’t often I have the opportunity to photograph these very wary creatures.
I had hoped to obtain more images of American Badgers this summer and while did see a few none of them were close enough to get high quality images. Maybe next year!
Life is good.
Mia
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Excellent shot, Mia, their reputation precedes them.
Superb shot, Mia.
I find these animals, and wolverines, fascinating…so really appreciate your wnderful portrait….
Brilliant. And beautiful.
Very nice portrait of this omnivor that doesn’t actually hibernate but does sleep a lot during winter (coming soon) I read on theanimalspot.com just now.
Love this image, Thank you!
Oh, that’s so great. It’s loving to see them alive & kicking v. on the roadside, shall we say, sleeping. Delightful–thanks. Such interesting and surprisingly resilient animals.
Wow–wants a “kiss” but I don’t think so!!! Great closeup! thanks!
what a cutie … fabulous capture!!!
Fabulous shot! And to be so lucky to see one that close.
Love it! With this species you take what is offered and are grateful for the encounter!
Glen
Lovely creature. I HOPE HE IS NOT LIKE OURS, CULLED FOR NOTHING………….