Out birding today at a park in Milwaukee County I came across a stunning Red Fox. It gave nice views in the relax mode before it left the area. A very slow day birding with just common birds being seen. Images were taken on March 4, 2016.
Eating grass!
Red Fox
Scientific name: Vulpes vulpes
Type: Mammal
Habitat: Forests, grasslands, mountains, savanna, agricultural lands and deserts. Red Foxes can also adapt to farms, suburban areas and sometimes cities.
Average life span in the wild: 2 to 4 years
Size: Head and body, 18-33.75 inches
Weight: 6.5 to 24 lbs
Diet: Fruit, vegetables, fish, frogs, rabbits, birds and rodents in the wild. If living in a human environment they may include in the diet garbage and pet food.
Range: Northern hemisphere from the arctic circle to Central American. They can also be found in Northern Africa and central Asia.
The big yawn!
Sleepy!
The big yawn!
The big yawn!
Taking a break!
The stretch!
Great shots, Jim. A couple of years ago we had a family(7 pups) of fox living at the end of our backyard. Worried about our cats, but nothing happened. It was lots of fun watching them playing. A great animal.
Wow how did you ever get such great pictures .l just love looking at these l love foxes see them daily
I just can’t get a picture they move so fast . I am so glad I got a chance to see these thank you for sharing.