April 15, 2011
Well, I have decided that my fox family has found a new place to bring up their young this year as I have not seen any sign of them... until last week.
I was riding my bike just across the highway from my house and I saw a few little foxes run across a street in front of me. Just a glimpse, they stopped in the middle of the road, looked up at me and then disappeared into the woods.
Yesterday I just could not stop myself from going back to that spot and I walked along the tree line and discovered a worn path the same size as the paths they had made on my land when they lived here.
I was excited to find this path. It wasn't a long path so they were staying in a small confined space similar to the land behind my house.
So,after finding the path and hanging out for a bit I decided to ride my bike farther down the road and came back to the fox trail about 8 thirty am. I had just about given up seeing a fox but then up the hill I saw the silhouette of a fox with the sun shining through her coat. I was not that close but a car came by her and she stopped to let it pass as I rode my bike closer I could tell for sure it was an adult fox. I have a
feeling it is from my clan as it is less than a 1/4 of mile from my house. Unfortunately I am sorry they are living so close to a road. I am thinking they may have had their kits on the property across from the woods but they have to cross a street with cars to get there.
I am both happy and sad because it seems precarious and dangerous for them.
Oh my, life is tough for little wild animals.
Last night there was a full moon and on my way home from a friends house my car turned left instead of right....right being my house left being the foxes new den. I drove slowly and parked for a time hoping to see one of the foxes in the moon light but did not.
Since I have seen them twice now, I am sure the people in the house where I saw them coming from must surely be aware they are there. I hope they are animal people and not afraid of foxes and not interested in harming them in any way.
I will go back today just in hopes of seeing one again.
Thank you as always for reading my fox blog.
Remember: Always be kind to animals... particularly foxes!
Sandra
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April 17, 2011
March 1, 2011
Where Have All the Foxes Gone?
March 1st 2011
Hello Fox watchers.
Well, I am going through gray fox withdrawal. I haven't seen any foxes in three weeks and I really really miss them.
I still put food in their little bowls every morning before 7 outside by their tree but only one raccoon and the crows come and eat the food later in the day.
I saw Shyanne last, Jarhead's mother. It was at 10:30am February 8th. Before that I saw her on Feb 1st at about the same time of day. I just happened to look out the window and there she was down below so I ran out to greet her.
We always do a little dance around each other, as I try to determine what she wants and have a little chat with our eyes. I know she knows me and I like to think when she comes she is coming to see me and not just for a treat.
I know this to be a fact as this time when I saw her she wasn't that interested in eating when I gave her the food. In fact, I brought her out a special treat in a bowl and put it by her tree. I watched her nibble on it for a while but then I left her alone, thinking she would feel more relaxed eating if I weren't right there.
I went up stairs and watched her down below but within a few minutes she stopped eating and began walking away, leaving most of the food behind, so I ran outside to see if I could see where she was going.
I was able to watch her as she went to the edge of the woods. I called to her and she looked back at me for several seconds, then she turn and disappeared into the thicket of forest behind my home. That was the last time I saw her or any foxes at all.
In February, most vixen are pregnant and give birth in March. Shyanne did not look like she was "with fox" . Also, she was not with a mate.
My mother from last years litter has disappeared too.
My guess is that Shyanne was not pregnant and did not need a den to give birth so she is roaming. Maybe she will find a new mate.
If you haven't read any of my blogs or watched any of my fox videos I recommend that you do. You see, I think my connection with the foxes was quite an special and unusual occurance.
If you love animals, I think they know that.
A few days ago, I combed the 10 acres of woods around me looking for worn paths and fox holes.
I must have come across over a dozen fox holes but all covered with leaves and branches from fallen trees indicating of course, they were abandoned.
At any rate I will continue to look out my window ... a 100 times a day just
in the hopes of catching a glimpse of them again.
Truthfully, Fox watchers, In all my born days I have never experienced anything that has touched me so profoundly.
Like I have said before , once you see a fox with your own eyes... you will want a chance to see another. I had nine foxes living less than 50 feet from my back door and it was comforting to me to know they were there. Right there.
Near me.
Maybe they will come back in the spring.
I'll let you know.
Sandra
Hello Fox watchers.
Well, I am going through gray fox withdrawal. I haven't seen any foxes in three weeks and I really really miss them.
I still put food in their little bowls every morning before 7 outside by their tree but only one raccoon and the crows come and eat the food later in the day.
I saw Shyanne last, Jarhead's mother. It was at 10:30am February 8th. Before that I saw her on Feb 1st at about the same time of day. I just happened to look out the window and there she was down below so I ran out to greet her.
We always do a little dance around each other, as I try to determine what she wants and have a little chat with our eyes. I know she knows me and I like to think when she comes she is coming to see me and not just for a treat.
I know this to be a fact as this time when I saw her she wasn't that interested in eating when I gave her the food. In fact, I brought her out a special treat in a bowl and put it by her tree. I watched her nibble on it for a while but then I left her alone, thinking she would feel more relaxed eating if I weren't right there.
I went up stairs and watched her down below but within a few minutes she stopped eating and began walking away, leaving most of the food behind, so I ran outside to see if I could see where she was going.
I was able to watch her as she went to the edge of the woods. I called to her and she looked back at me for several seconds, then she turn and disappeared into the thicket of forest behind my home. That was the last time I saw her or any foxes at all.
In February, most vixen are pregnant and give birth in March. Shyanne did not look like she was "with fox" . Also, she was not with a mate.
My mother from last years litter has disappeared too.
My guess is that Shyanne was not pregnant and did not need a den to give birth so she is roaming. Maybe she will find a new mate.
If you haven't read any of my blogs or watched any of my fox videos I recommend that you do. You see, I think my connection with the foxes was quite an special and unusual occurance.
If you love animals, I think they know that.
A few days ago, I combed the 10 acres of woods around me looking for worn paths and fox holes.
I must have come across over a dozen fox holes but all covered with leaves and branches from fallen trees indicating of course, they were abandoned.
At any rate I will continue to look out my window ... a 100 times a day just
in the hopes of catching a glimpse of them again.
Truthfully, Fox watchers, In all my born days I have never experienced anything that has touched me so profoundly.
Like I have said before , once you see a fox with your own eyes... you will want a chance to see another. I had nine foxes living less than 50 feet from my back door and it was comforting to me to know they were there. Right there.
Near me.
Maybe they will come back in the spring.
I'll let you know.
Sandra
October 17, 2010
Gray Foxes "The call of the wild"
Hello Fox Watchers Today's light was perfect, a little later in the morning in August. The foxes are moving around and very excited by the day. Watch the little guys getting bolder and eating with the adult foxes feeling strong and soon to be on their own....
Please make sure your volume is up so you can enjoy the music I have selected for todays video and watch in full screen for best viewing.
Have a great day!
Sandra
ps after the video is finished please do not click on a you tube video as it might not be friendly to foxes. Stay on my page and scroll down to play the next video blog post.
August 20, 2010
THE MYSTERIOUS GRAY FOX
THIS morning the sun was peaking through the trees casting a soft glow over these two foxes. They seem calm just taking in the air and things around them. Their Mysterious nature shines through. Their beauty ever so obvious.
I hope you enjoy todays video.
Sandra
August 19, 2010
SITTING FOX REVISED USE
August 19,2010
It is always a treat to see the foxes just sitting around out in the open. It means that they feel safe, as safe as a fox can feel, anyway. I hope you enjoy the movie and music. Please send my blog to at least one other person you know who likes nature and art and particularly foxes.
Thank you for watching.
Every Breath You Take - Sting & The Police
HERE IS A SONG FOR YOU! . I HOPE YOU ENJOY IT . While you are listening maybe you would
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FOXES ARE COOL
WELCOME TO MY FOX BLOG WITH MUSIC. ALL YOU TUBE VIDEOS HAVE A MUSIC TRACK BUT OCCASIONALLY A GOOGLE AD WILL POP UP IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. JUST HIT THE X IN THAT BOX AND THE AD WILL DISAPPEAR.
I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE VIDEOS. IT IS RARE TO BE ABLE TO PHOTOGRAPH SO MANY
FOXES AT ONE TIME. I AM A VERY PRIVILEGED PERSON I HAVE BEEN TOLD AND I AGREE. THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME SHARE THESE VIDEOS WITH YOU SO YOU TOO WILL REALIZE THE TRUE NATURE OF THE GRAY FOX TO BE ONE OF JOY AND BEAUTY.
I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE VIDEOS. IT IS RARE TO BE ABLE TO PHOTOGRAPH SO MANY
FOXES AT ONE TIME. I AM A VERY PRIVILEGED PERSON I HAVE BEEN TOLD AND I AGREE. THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME SHARE THESE VIDEOS WITH YOU SO YOU TOO WILL REALIZE THE TRUE NATURE OF THE GRAY FOX TO BE ONE OF JOY AND BEAUTY.
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