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Alpine Ibexes / Bouquetins

Capra Ibex

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Field Notes

Description:

Group of Capra Ibexes in the snow.
I was really happy to still go on snow covered road and paths, to get this surprise during the mating season.

Habitat:

Mountains

Notes:

More pictures of the group on https://www.facebook.com/ansermozphotography/posts/433671920154767

Reference Links:

Alpine ibex, Alpine Ibex, Switzerland | Ansermoz-Photography

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Comments (17)
Frederic Ansermoz
Thank you a lot Armadeus, Leanne and Triggsturner! Have a great Sunday!
triggsturner
Hi Frederick, got to this a bit late but congrats on yr SOTD. What a magnificent spotting.
LeanneGardner
Congratulations Frederic. What a beautiful animal.
Liana
Congratulations!!!
Frederic Ansermoz
Thank you Desmond and PajaroSpeed! It was a cold but very nice time to hike up there and meet the group :)
PajaroSpeed
Wow! a beautiful animal and a great series!
Frederic Ansermoz
Thanks a lot Markm Spotting of the Day is a great reward and honor!
SukanyaDatta
Congratulations...loved the third shot. Thanks for sharing.
AshleyT
Congrats Frederic, these beautiful Ibex have been chosen as Spotting of the Day! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/a.10150595289465603.674700.10150120463815603/10156406060735603/?type=3&theater Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/684588979686125568
DanielePralong
C'est magnifique Frédéric! Avec la queue relevée ainsi le mâle est définitivement en rut! Splendid series.
Mark Ridgway
Superb spotting Frederic. I'll try to remove mission for you.
Frederic Ansermoz
I`m sorry, but I can not remove the missions `Wildlife with Snow...` which is incorrect for this sight.

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Swiss wildlife
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2016

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