This is the second year a skulk of foxes has made its den in the small green belt near our daughter’s home. The skulk is smaller than last year, but the three foxes are active late every afternoon, undisturbed by people enjoying their neighbourhood.
During our last visit, the three were out in the afternoon sun, oblivious to Georgie, the golden retriever, the three kids and the group of adults nearby. People walked their dogs on the sidewalk a few meters away and the animals were oblivious to it all.
The pup is black with hints of a lighter colour.
It stayed near its mother the entire time we were there.
It was in a playful mood and walked over the vixen and nipped at her. She tolerated the young one’s antics.
The male is blond and lighter in colour than the vixen. He is unconcerned about the pup which ignores himtoo. He relaxes in the grass away from the other two.
The vixen is a mix of colours and alert to the humans in her environment but comfortable enough to tolerate their presence.
Soon they will move on for another year when the pup is old enough to venture forth on its own. We’ll look forward to their return visit.
36 comments:
Nice except when they go after very small pets or poultry!
They are so sweet! I love seeing wild animals who are not in cages. These fox pictures are sure fun, Marie. Thank you for sharing them with me! :-)
A "skulk of foxes" -- I didn't know that's what a group is called! Very appropriate.
What a delightful experience Marie, thank you so much for sharing. We do spot the occasional fox in the bush but nothing like this ✨
Wow what a great experience to see them playing close by. They are very pretty. Take care Diane
They're beautiful animals!
Beautiful, beautiful things. Thank you.
they are so beautiful, i have never seen one in the wild!!
I have never seen foxes this close. They are beautiful animals.
I've only seen fox kits once - there were, I think, four of them and they were much smaller than this one. It's amazing to see wildlife up close! Thanks for sharing your shots.
That would be awesome to be a part of.
I would be concerned and afraid.
: )
Nice neighbours! Occasional dark foxes exist here but mostly they are the usual foxy red. I have occasional visits from foxes, but usually under cover of darkness or else early in the morning before (most) people are around.
What great animals - we have foxes here, but they are a pest species as they were introduced.
I'd love to see these in the fur.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Incredible pictures. I enjoyed this so much!
Neat, I've never seen foxes that color. Ours are all red foxes. Andrea
Agreed. We can’t get rid of them however. Last year our daughter was concerned after they moved in next door. She phoned about them but they are protected basically. We have to learn to live with them. This year, after having established themselves in the area last year, they are much less obvious in the neighbourhood. Everyone appears to have relaxed about it, including them.
It is great to see them in action Jan.
I hink so too Debra.
There are lots of foxes here PDP. To see a den nearby is exceptional.
They are indeed varied in colour Diane.
They are indeed William.
They are fascinating to watch EC.
I had only seen them in the distance before I cam to PEI Debbie.
The small size surprised me Angela.
They were out sunning themselves Jenny.
I am always happy to see them AC.
I was apprehensive last year when they first moved in Catarina. Not any more though.
These become active in the late afternoon and evening John.
I enjoy watching them Stewart.
Thanks Mildred.
There is great variety of colour here Andrea.
Well I didn't know a herd of foxes was a skulk and I didn't know they came with mixed coloring like in the pictures. Very interesting.
Interesting colours on those foxes!
They are varied in their colouration here Barbara.
I’ve never seen such a black one Jenn.
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