This is the spectacular moment a goose narrowly avoids a snapping fox ’ s jaw after the sly animal had given an almighty leap in a bid to take down the large bird . However despite the fox ’ s best efforts to capture the Canadian goose - it only came away with a single feather . The action-packed photographs were captured by Roger Byng , 67 , on the Wetlands surrounding the Severn estuary in Slimbridge , Gloucester . Lunch ! The hungry fox races across the grass towards the large Canada goose ... Launch ! He is poised to take off as his startled prey takes flight ... Mr Byng , from Bristol , was in a hide ‘ with the intention of photographing small British birds , such as Bullfinches , Long-tailed Tits and Wrens as part of a relaxing day ’ s photography. ’ However Mr Byng ’ s relaxing day ’ s photography came to an explosive end after he noticed a charging fox out of the corner of his eye . ‘ I suddenly saw it break into a run towards the geese so I quickly moved my camera and lens to focus on the fox , ’ explained the married Grandfather-of-nine . ‘ I had no time to change any settings on my camera but managed to capture the action as he tried to take down the goose. ’ Gotcha ! The fox leaps but his jaws snap shut a fraction too late to bring down the bird . Escape : The goose manages to take flight leaving the hungry fox in its wake . The retired security installer described how the fox came so close to what surely would be a grand catch for an animal that is roughly the same size as its prey . ‘ The fox was on a search for food , evidently being hungry enough to tackle a large goose . ‘ It broke into a run in an effort to take one of the geese , who at the last moment caught sight of his approach . ‘ Whilst one of the geese clears the grass and rises into the air quite quickly , the other one was slower to rise enabling the fox to get close . Spitting feathers ! The unsuccessful fox drops back down to earth . ‘ It jumped into the air to make a grab , with jaws open and teeth displayed . It is the good fortune of the goose that he gained just sufficient height that the fox was only able to get a bite on his tail feathers . ‘ The fox came away with a single feather , whilst the goose escaped with a squawk ! ’ The wetlands that the pictures were taken on are managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and can be accessed by paying a small fee or by taking out an annual membership granting you entry to all of the sites in the UK . Mr Byng adds : ‘ Slimbridge is a wonderful location for witnessing the activity of a large number of birds and wildlife , including migratory species such as Bewick Swans . ’
Photos capture spectacular moment goose narrowly avoids fox 's Roger Byng . The sly animal is seen leaping in his bid to bring down the large bird . Action-packed photos captured by jaw in Gloucester wetlands .