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

Fox, Badger

Friday, August 17, 2012 11:07:30 PM

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The warm weather (yes, our hide-and-seek summer is back with us for a few days) has certainly brought the garden to life. About half an hour ago I was outside with a lazy fox sleeping at the front of the garden while a young badger munched on peanuts at the back of the garden. Difficult to know which way to point the camera. The fox was Shutterbug.




On most nights he would grab all the attention, but I have to admit that the badger at the top of the garden was incredibly cute. Here are a couple of shots.




Oh, and if that's not enough, earlier in the evening Shy Boy the young fox was also hanging around. He posed for a portrait shot.


All of which has squeezed out everything else I was going to post. But to be honest, I don't care. bigsmile
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Camera note: first four shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 24-105 F4L IS USM lens. the fifth shot was taken with the EF70-300mm 4.5-5.6 DO IS lens.

The Foxes ReturnA couple more badger and fox pix

Comments

Darkogdare Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:41:34 AM

It is amazing how tame they all are even when you are around bigsmile

Chthoniidchthoniid Saturday, August 18, 2012 1:12:39 AM

They seem very relaxed for animals that must know you're around. Have to say I'm envious at the moment of the plethora of animals you have visiting. My nocturnal expeditions aren't generating a lot of new creatures. Late winter is a tough period.

der WandersmannderWandersmann Saturday, August 18, 2012 1:21:16 AM

Nice ones, Words ... that badger looks like a high-quality stuffed toy.

Unregistered user Saturday, August 18, 2012 11:22:29 AM

Anonymous writes: That badger IS cute! It looks like a baby! Marilyn

Andy WilsonDudley Saturday, August 18, 2012 8:59:52 PM

Excellent

Words Saturday, August 18, 2012 10:16:35 PM

Darko, the younger they are when they first come into the garden, the easier it is. It takes patience. Shy Boy and Shutterbug are by far the most confident.

Words Saturday, August 18, 2012 10:18:05 PM

Chthonid, it's the attraction of food. Badgers dislike movement even more than the foxes, but these are young ones and so probably have a less developed sense of caution. I'm just part of the garden to them.

Words Saturday, August 18, 2012 10:18:41 PM

dW, the second shot of the badger cracked me up. I can see exactly what you mean.

Words Saturday, August 18, 2012 10:24:13 PM

Marilyn, the badger is certainly quite young, probably about 6 months old. Cute as anything!

Words Saturday, August 18, 2012 10:24:24 PM

Andy, thanks!

Adele BrandSittingFox Monday, August 20, 2012 6:33:29 AM

Better and better! yes

Words Monday, August 20, 2012 10:45:27 PM

Adele, I'm certainly enjoying the garden this year!

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