Look who turned up on our deck last night. Not the best but I had a couple of seconds to take his photo through the screen.
He came pretty early too. It was the raccoon the night before. Big Bunny is hiding from both of them. Sorry foxy, you're out of luck for bird seed. I told Gregg I almost offered him an egg buttie instead. I told him to come back in the Autumn. But he didn't like being spotted and was down the steps in a flash. These animals are coming out earlier and earlier. We are always having sightings of foxes in our neighborhood, no need to mention the rascally raccoons.
Look at those pretty legs and paws? His tail was dark too and it had a white tip on the end. Want to be my pet Foxy Roxie? No? Oh well!
Thanks for looking everyone,
and enjoy your day!
That's a cute one. Looks a bit young. Are they getting braver looking for food? Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda :) I think they may be, there are more sightings these days, according to my neighborhood app.
DeleteHe is beautiful! How wonderful that you spotted him and were able to snap him! I went to your Big Bunny post. You must have posted it only a day or two ago. I do not remember it, and sure enough there was no comment from me. How on earth did I miss it?? It is one of your best, and you have no idea how much it tickled me. When I get up in the morning, I am going back to read it again, but slower, while I drink my coffee. It is so adorable!!! It may be my favorite post of yours ever!
ReplyDeleteI agree Ginny, he certainly is a beautiful animal. I'm glad you read Big Bunny and I appreciate all your sweet comments about these posts. You certainly make my day. Thank you! :)
DeleteIntroduced though they are, I have a very soft spot for foxes. Thanks for sharing this young beauty.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Sue :) I have my own soft spot for these lovely foxes, and so many more animals I see in our neighborhood.
DeleteHas cute face and the expression on it is telling me to give it something to eat..but once you start that I expect they appear all the time.
ReplyDeleteHello Margaret :) I think he was a little disgusted with me. He eats our birdseed in the flat bed feeders, so he knows where the food is. Now I have stopped for the summer (we seem to get more animal visitors during the summer months), he no doubt makes the rounds in the neighborhood. Many others around here will be sharing their bird feeders.
DeleteHe is very handsome - I like his smart legs. I know they're a pest, but I'm always thrilled to see foxes.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way you do Janice :)
DeleteLooks agile and cunning
ReplyDeleteThank you Roentare :) He certainly was very aware of his surroundings. Unlike the raccoons who just look up at me when they see I am looking through the window, and then continues eating, foxes disappear quickly. I'm glad they retain their wildness. Being too habituated to humans isn't a good thing for them.
DeleteHe is pretty, great sighting! Take care, have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen, I have been seeing them more often these days. You take care and have a wonderful ay also :)
DeleteOh, how adorable he is. What a treat to see him right there on your deck. It seems that wildlife everywhere is getting braver about coming out looking for food. I suppose it's necessity though since their homes are slowly being destroyed in the name of progress.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann :) Agree totally, we are displacing them so quickly. I live in a very built-up area but there are lots of spaces where trees provide cover, for now.
DeleteHe's so pretty! Great shots of him!
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Donna
Thank you Donna :) He certainly is a pretty one. Sending hugs :)
DeleteBeautiful Fox.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree, thank you Linda :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful fox!
ReplyDeleteIsn't he? I thought the combination of dark paws and tail added to that beauty :)
DeleteWow! That is close! He is a brave one! I am seeing them everywhere lately, when I don't remember ever seeing one before? They are often on the beach too. Good picture!
ReplyDeleteThere seems to be a surge of them everywhere lately. Thanks Billie Joe :)
DeleteThat circle of life, a dog eat dog world!
ReplyDeleteIndeed :)
Deletehe is adorable..you live in wildlife paradise, or at least your deck does.
ReplyDeleteWe do see a lot of wildlife on the deck and in the area in general. I would rather watch them than turn on the TV :)
DeleteHe's awfully pretty with those legs and sweet face. But very skinny. Are they all skinny? I'm not terribly familiar with foxes.
ReplyDeleteThey can be very lean but I am no expert. All the foxes I have seen over the years of living here, they seem to be this way, especially the young ones. Thanks for the question Jeanie :)
DeleteHe looks like a very handsome young fox. I'm glad you managed to grab a photo before he disappeared. We used to have foxes visit the bottom of our garden and enjoy lying in the sun. Fortunately they never caused any damage. I wonder if master fox will visit you again.
ReplyDeleteI agree Beverley, he is :) In one way I hope he visits again but I do worry as we live in an area with lots of traffic and busy roads not too far away. I am not sure what their range is. Most people welcome their sightings.
DeleteWow! You have a wild kingdom around your home, Denise. He or she is a beauty. Thanks for sharing your sightings.
ReplyDeleteFeels that way sometimes Martha Ellen :) you are very welcome, so glad you enjoy them.
DeleteWelcome back from your break, Denise. I didn't realize you posted again. Wow, a fox on your deck visiting you. And he's a handsome fellow too.
ReplyDeleteHappy July!
~Sheri
Thanks Sheri, it’s good to be back. I am late popping over as I have a lot of catching up to do :) So happy you enjoyed my fox.
DeleteAw, is he too young to be alone?
ReplyDeleteI sometimes wonder where his family is Sandi :)
DeleteYou are certainly getting your share of wildlife in the backyard, Denise, and it seems there is never a dull moment when the feeders are out.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dorothy :) we seem to be getting more and more in the area and the feeders have been put away now until the Fall.
DeleteWe do occasionally see foxes, you managed to get a good photograph.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I love to see them Jan :) thank you!
DeleteWe have a very handsome, healthy fox patrolling our neighbourhood. I haven’t seen it in my yard yet, but I could easily miss that. We may soon eliminate the problem of stray cats!
ReplyDeleteThanks David :) Thankfully we don’t seem to have stray cats roaming around our neighborhood. I am concerned for smaller pets though. Foxes are beautiful animals but they are after all’s said and done, wildlife. They will do what they have to do to survive.
DeleteFoxes can be very bold but can disappear in a flash.
ReplyDeleteThis one was all that Red :)
DeleteA beautiful fox lady!
ReplyDeleteIf I saw her suddenly in front of me I would be scared!!
She certainly was Katerina :) Fortunately I was behind the glass and inside when I saw her.
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