These little, and I mean little, Santa Cruz Island
Gray Foxes are just fun to photograph. They look like the common
gray foxes we typically see in California and the west - but just
about half the size. We take the Island Packers ferry out of Ventura
Harbor. Bring water and a lunch for the day. While in 2019 I
shot with my 70-200, though a 100-400 would work as well without all the
weight. It is an easy safari physically, just some walking, plus plenty of
benches and places to sit in the shade and relax between the
numerous encounters, as well as bathrooms. There is a 100% chance of photographing these cute
little foxes.
Difficulty Level :
Easy
The Ferry takes about 80 minutes to go from
Ventura Harbor to the Santa Cruz Island.
The ride out and back can be cool, so dress accordingly. |
You call Island Packers (1-805-642-1393) and make a reservation
for the trip out and back. We usually get back around 5pm or so. In
2022 the ferry ticket was $58 (for a senior, over 55). We take the earliest ferry ride to
the island that day, 8am or 8:30 usually, and the
4pm ride back.
The deposit is 50% via check,
Paypal
(brentrpaull@hotmail.com),
Venmo (@brentpaull), or credit card, and
the balance is due halfway between the deposit date and the
safari date unless you are booking within 3 months, then
full payment is due. Check the main safari page for other
info.
Link Spouses can ride along at no charge. |
I've spent my 40-year wildlife photography career shooting
in the American West. The first 24 years shooting out of
Utah, the past 16 years out of California. The photo
safaris that I lead are all to the best locations, at the
best times, during peak wildlife activity periods.
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