Quiller

Uploaded: November 24, 2014 | Entered: November 24, 2014 07:24:44

Description

I saw this porcupine waddling across a prairie dog town and I tried to get in front of him before he reached some bushes. I didn't make it. There are fast little creatures despite their waddling gait. He crawled into the bushes and up a branch but there were other branches in the way. I waited and soon he crawled back down the branch and stopped for a few seconds in a clearing where I could see his face. I tried to get in front of him when he was up a little higher but he kept turning away and showing his tail side.
Image taken in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, South Unit, Medora, North Dakota on 11 - 21 - 2014 at about 3:45 p.m.

Comments

Dalne M. Dola November 24, 2014

The shot is amazing! He is precious looking and shows his quills to grant advantage! Love it! #1598413

Michelle Alton November 24, 2014

I think he went into the bushes because he wanted you to have this great shot! #11194368

Mitch Spence level-classic November 24, 2014

Exceptional work here--in your patience and the shot. #11194448

Jeff Sielski November 24, 2014

Excellent capture Lyle!! #11194490

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