Morning walk
Sun on grasses wet from last night's rain.
The foxes were sunbathing.
A mother and four kits.
posted by MB at 9:37 AM
Monday, May 08, 2006
Sun on grasses wet from last night's rain.
The foxes were sunbathing.
A mother and four kits.
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About Me
- Name: MB
A poetry writing practice, near-daily. Write and don't look back. Break open the shell. It's harder than it looks. And it's not as hard as it seems.
The Last 10 Feathers
- By touch, by sound
- In every tree is a bird
- Washing the sky
- Apple blossoms
- Encounter
- Up on the ridge
- Kiss the sky
- At the piano
- Under the raindrops
- Fragmenting
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23 Comments:
Oh, aren't they cute! Very foxy.
A wonderful way to start a week!
I sometimes see a deer on my way home from work; several times over the years I've seen a fox. It always surprises me! Though it's the city, I work close to the river, and skirt it on my way home...
alan
what a treat to encounter these playful perks on your morning walk!
la vie en rose... I was quiet and moved slowly, but they were brazen! I was standing maybe 30-40 feet from them. They definitely knew I was there. I was completely astonished that they tolerated my presence. Closest I've ever been.
Fnatastic pictures of the foxes. I love seeing all the mamas and babies out in the spring. I had a wild turkey mom and her many little turkey babies walk by my house all the time where I used to live.
What a delight!
What a lovely road and the foxes are just too adorable. What a treat!
What fun pictures! Foxes I think are naturally a bit like crows -- they're impudent, they enjoy tweaking big animals, and they always think they'll be quick and clever enough to evade the clodhoppers if they have to. But they won't stick around if there are dogs about, so we don't see them very much over here.
So amazing to see wild animals so close.
Actually, Dale, folk walk their dogs in this area quite a bit -- off leash -- adding to my amazement that this fox dens so close in. My own dog has chased fox many a time in the nearby grove and I've wondered if he was chasing this one. One witness said he was flying top-speed, a mere ten feet behind the fox, holding steady! He is fast. Ultimately, of course, he got outwitted somehow.
Wow, I'm glad to hear it!
I'm sure foxes don't enjoy being caught, but I can't shake the feeling that they actually enjoy being chased.
I would agree, from what I've observed. And my dog loves TO chase. It's the perfect match, harmless fun, provided nothing goes awry on either end!
That scenic shot is exactly how I imagined where you live, the light, the air, nature like that infusing your writing. And, oh, foxy foxes! Yes! Looks like they're romping jolly fun, even if a bit impudently with dogs about. My Springer Spaniel used to chase the ducks at Trout Lake in Vancouver, swimming madly after them, they'd glide on the water, faster and faster, and then, if she persisted, just lift off and fly a bit without looking the least bit ruffled.
Oh,my God! And I thought MY morning walks were cool! Thank you for sharing those great pictures. I can only imagine what my dog would do if she was there.
(She's a cat and squirrel chaser)
Is this a wild area--like a state park?
No, firebird, it's not a park. Just an undeveloped area not far from my house. Yes, I'm lucky.
Brenda, they were romping very foxily. Lots of fun to watch those little ones!
Alan, I'm glad to hear you get to see such things, too! It's a privilege for those of us in town.
Cute critters!
I read somewhere that foxes are actually closer related to domestic cats than dogs. Sometimes this seems obvious, as when I look at that little one perched still at the bottom on the patch of sunny dirt. He looks exactly like a late lamented Siamese of ours, but with doggy head points. Sweet (unless you're a bunny)!
So playful. Makes me want to leave work and run on grass:)
OOoooo!!!
Two of my favorite things -- happy critters and a curve in a road!
Thanks for sharing, I always feel like seeing foxes is good luck.
Sara, really?? More closely related to cats? I had never heard that.
Mermaid, yes I wanted to join them but I have to find foxes my own size to play with!
Lori, I always feel lucky when I see them, too. Foxes and curves!
what captivating images. i see we share the canid love :)- border collies and all!
What a lovely sight for a morning walk! I do like foxes.
I'm so glad you posted this, it made me giggle with the sheer joy of young life
Anne, we do share a love of the critters!
CGP, me too!
Sue, it was a very joyful little scene - I'm glad you felt that!
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