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Tales of a South Downs fox... and other ramblings

Double take

Earlier this evening I commented that last night I'd seen two foxes together by our garden pond. It had been a brief sighting, but marked yet another change in behaviour. Although we've often seen a single adult out with cubs, or occasionally two vixens together, seeing the old dog fox with one of the vixens is something new. Well apart from a brief moment earlier in the month, but that was more a chance passing than a sustained sharing of the space. And as ever, no sooner mentioned than repeated.

The bold vixen is on the wall, accompanied by the old dog fox

Notice how her ears have gone back

A more relaxed moment

For the rest (so far) see the new Two Foxes album. With luck I'll be able to add to it soon.

Camera note: all shots taken with the EF 24-105 F4L IS USM lens.

Shock news... the fox steals the showA major catchup post

Comments

Loiscakkleberrylane Wednesday, April 23, 2008 12:38:55 AM

That is just amazing seeing the two of them together. The last one shows such a private connection between the two of them.

FrogbootsFrogBoots Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:44:04 AM

Great photos! up Thanks for giving us this window into their world. smile

CynthiaCynthia23 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 1:56:14 AM

They are so in love. How cool!

Vulpes vulpes Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:30:54 AM

Sweeeeeeeet!!! love

EricCedarFox Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:23:44 AM

It's so adorable! smile

Words Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:06:52 AM

Thanks! It's fascinating that we've been watching multiple foxes for three years and this is about the first time I've been able to observe two adults interacting so closely.

Unregistered user Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:42:03 AM

Ivywall writes: There must be love in the air!What a wonderful sight it is and much appreciated here. I can't wait to see the youngsters! Pat

Adele BrandSittingFox Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:18:51 PM

Nice sight indeed! Is she lactating?

I like the last shot in particular up

Words Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:59:19 PM

Pat, I think there must be cubs nearby but nothing to report yet except for some squealing noises late one night from a nearby garden.

Words Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:01:25 PM

Adele, I've not seen any obvious signs that she's lactating which surprises me a bit. Same with the nicked-ear vixen (and believe me I take shots from enough strange angles to have noticed!)

Mark JonesFlying Red Fox Blog Friday, May 2, 2008 5:49:49 PM

Thats really great to see them together heart Lets hope they bring their cubs along too. smile

Words Friday, May 2, 2008 7:41:31 PM

I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but I think they may have their home base a bit far away this year. We'll have to see. With luck they'll bring them when they're a bit bigger.

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