Tag Archives: red fox
Both Sides of the Fence
Or, possibly, straight over it: I’ve no doubt that this little vixen would be indoors if the patio door was opened, but encouraging foxes to be that tame is not at all in their interest, so she has to watch … Continue reading
Fox in the Flowers
It is, at last, springtime, which means a touch of colour in the countryside: And a good backdrop to visiting foxes.
Winter’s Signpost
They’ve come from the North. Every year, fieldfares and redwings – two species of thrush – flock to England to escape the Scandinavian winters. This winter they are exceptionally abundant, foraging in south London parks and flocking to the North … Continue reading
Using One’s Nose
I have a dog who watches TV and aeroplanes – at least, she did when she was a puppy. By behaviour, she should be classed as a sighthound; her vision isn’t as detailed as mine, but lacks nothing in detecting … Continue reading
Christmas Male
All fox-watchers must know them. It’s the season when territory lines vaporise, and dogfoxes scatter to the four winds seeking mates. It’s a reasonable strategy in deserts and conifer forests, where fox densities are low and home ranges big. In … Continue reading
Foxes Crossing 