"Winter Mink on the Move – Huntington Beach State Park" This image captures an American Mink in its element at Huntington Beach State Park. Bathed in golden light, the mink moves gracefully across the sand, its rich brown fur standing out against the landscape. Mink lives within the rocks along the jetty. It is also common to see a folks fishing along the jetty in the winter. A lady put down her reel after the mink scurried away to share a story of her own. She had caught a large fish one day and just had to take a picture of it. So, she sat the fish down and turned and grabbed her camera. When she turns back a mink was scurrying away with her fish. She said oh well, maybe it had babies to feed.
A bull elk resting among the birches, that rack of antlers impossible to miss even in the shade.
In this photo, a mink is captured taking a moment to lick its chops after feasting on crawfish along the Atlantic Ocean. The mink is located on a rocky outcropping overlooking the ocean, referred to as the Jetty, surrounded by seaweed and barnacles. Its sleek, dark fur is wet and shiny from the salty sea water. The mink's whiskers and sharp teeth are visible as it savors its meal, a reminder of the resourcefulness and adaptability of this coastal predator.
Another mink on the move through the grass, mouth open mid-call.
An American black bear pauses among tall golden grasses, its dark coat standing out against the woodland backdrop.
An eastern cottontail tucked into the grass, keeping perfectly still and hoping I'd walk past.
An American black bear stands alert in fresh green vegetation, pausing to check its surroundings.
A coyote pauses in the tall grass, watching me just as closely as I was watching it.
A close black-and-white portrait reveals the textured fur and steady gaze of an American black bear.
An American black bear moves through a meadow as warm evening light catches the grass around it.
Golden light falls across an American black bear at Alligator River, bringing a warm glow to the surrounding grasses.
Ben, a young black bear at Pungo, pauses beside a tree with ears raised and eyes on the world around him.
An American black bear emerges from dense summer greenery, its dark fur framed by bright leaves.
Half-hidden by forest foliage, an American black bear peers out from the shade.
A young black bear faces the camera in black and white, its rounded ears and pale muzzle standing out against the dark fur.
An American black bear snacks on a leaf, a small green detail against its dark coat.
