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Nature can seem cruel

Was about to head for home when I heard an odd squeaking coming closer. "Two baby rabbits playing" was my first thought. Then I realized the second "rabbit" was a Long-tailed Weasel in hot pursuit of dinner. The kill took place perhaps 16 feet in front of me (any closer and I wouldn't have been able to focus)and was very quick. The weasel was slightly spooked by my camera clicking and retreated into the flowers so I backed up 6 - 8 feet and he quickly returned to drag off his dinner.
Weasel with kill
Weasel with kill
Weasel with kill
Weasel with kill
Weasel with kill
Weasel with kill
Weasel with kill
Weasel with kill
Weasel with kill
Weasel with kill
Weasel with kill
Weasel with kill
Off to enjoy dinner!
Off to enjoy dinner!