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Defending the Den

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Posted by Max Waugh on May 31, 2013 at 12:07 AM
Defending the Den
I witnessed a pretty remarkable showdown in Yellowstone this afternoon, one of the more memorable wildlife moments I've ever had in the park.

A fox was defending its den against a marauding badger, and a herd of bighorn sheep was following and watching with rapt attention.

You can read the whole story and see more photos here.

Note that most of the images involved a bit of a crop (there's a barrier keeping photographers from getting too close to the den), and I never feel very comfortable processing on my laptop. I'm looking forward to reworking these images once I get home.

Max
Posted by David Bostedo on May 31, 2013 at 12:35 AM
Wow!!!
Posted by Ed Williams on May 31, 2013 at 1:53 AM
Yikes! That was awesome Max. Love the sheep onlookers and man the action is intense. Great post.
Posted by Jim DeWitt on May 31, 2013 at 2:02 AM
Well seen, well captured and well told. The blog post is a treat, Max. Outstanding use of the opportunity for a spectacular encounter. :toast:
Posted by Ken Archer on May 31, 2013 at 4:12 AM
WOW!!! What an incredible experience for you and your mother Max. You did well capturing the entire encounter. An extra-ordinary photo-story.

Ken Archer
Posted by Paul Breitkreuz on May 31, 2013 at 5:48 AM
Amazing group of sequential images that truly does tell a story of the "wild" in wildlife. Very fine captures, Max. Thanks for sharing this excellent collection. :wink:
Posted by Suzanne Huot on May 31, 2013 at 12:28 PM
Astounding sequence of images ,extremely well captured too. Pure National Geographic moments . :wink:
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 31, 2013 at 4:16 PM
very unique chance - and you got an excellent image! way to go!
Sandy
Posted by John Neukirch on May 31, 2013 at 4:46 PM
Really really cool Max. I enjoyed reading your narration of the event very much! Thanks for including all of us in your wonderful encounter. :toast:
Posted by Hali Sowle on May 31, 2013 at 9:48 PM
Wow what a story, excellent images. I was biting my nails by the time I got to the end.
Posted by Max Waugh on May 31, 2013 at 10:18 PM
Thanks everyone. A quick update: As of this morning, both kits were safe up the hill, but the badger was still in the den. Rather than moving, both adult foxes were waiting it out this morning. Perhaps they'll reclaim it once the badger gets hungry and leaves.

Max
Posted by Scott Fricke on May 31, 2013 at 10:53 PM
Terrific set of images Max, thanks so much for sharing them!
Posted by Randy Bacon on June 4, 2013 at 1:31 PM
Right place, right time and ready to go - this set of images is fantastic, congratulations on witnessing and capturing this incredible sequence and more importantly, thanks for sharing.