Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

Portugal

Nikon D300 + Nikon 17-35mm f2.8 (at 29mm) + 3x Nikon SB-26
iso 400, 1/250, f/7.1

When someone asks why I place a camera trap set in a certain location, I often reply that it is meant for whatever goes by there. Obviously I have my expectation as to what that might be, but the fact is that much of the creatures that end up activating the camera are not exactly the ones I am trying to photograph. In this instance, a Grey Heron was detected by the cell beam, causing the camera shoot, whereas the image I was really trying to capture was that of an European Otter.

Mediterranean Chamaleon (Chamaleo chamaleon)

Mata de Montegordo (Algarve), Portugal

Nikon D3s + Nikon 10.5mm f2.8 + 4x Nikon SB-26
iso 500, 1/250, f/14

In the beggining of autumm, a chameleon feeds on a grasshoper. It accumulates reserves for a short hibernation, which will extend threough the winter months.

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)

Serra de Grândola, Portugal

Nikon D300 + Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.5 (@ 26mm) + 3x Nikon SB-26 + TM-1550
iso 400, 1/250, f/9

Life's beggining was rough for this young Red Fox. Barely over one month old this cub and its two brothers caught scabies, which gives it this hairless look and general thinness. Nevertheless, they appear to be able to resist the rather serious disease.