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Stoat at play
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Stoat at play (Mustela erminea)

Great fun and a challenge trying to capture these delightful but fast moving subjects in camera.
Habitat
Beach
Location
North Wales
Date taken
18/06/2012
Scientific name
Mustela erminea
Equipment used
Nikon D300s 300mm & 1.4TC
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Opus Editor
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That's a cracker Dave. Your reactions must have been very speedy.

Well done lad.
 
I love this shot. It's so natural and yet captures the speed of the stoat in an instant. Great photo!
 
Congratulations on winning the June 2012 photo theme challenge 'Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians' :t:

The results were -


1st - Dave Williams with Stoat at play with 13/66 votes

2nd - Marise with Foxy Lady with 11/66 votes

3rd - Donald Talbot with Bank Vole with 6/66 votes
 
Only just came across your winning shot of the Stoat in action Dave.Fabulous capture-a deserving winner in our opinion as well!
 

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