Red Fox.....Little Hide n Seek!

As I was driving to the Eagle nest I spotted the healthier looking Fox napping on top of his Den.
Here are some pics of me sneaking up on him and then playing a little hide and seek!

Photos taken just before sunset a few days ago.

1. Caught him sleeping......
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...S/PIC_6011.jpg


2. looking at me as I walk straight towards him....
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3. And off we go....
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...S/PIC_6070.jpg




4. Trying to hide on me.......
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...S/PIC_6081.jpg




5, Figures I am no threat...back to relaxing and enjoying the sunset!
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...S/PIC_6083.jpg




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http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...S/PIC_6105.jpg



7. Catching some sunset rays!!

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...S/PIC_6100.jpg



8. Found a small snack...

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...S/PIC_6116.jpg


9. Back to sleep in the field....Fox power nap i guess!
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...S/PIC_6095.jpg

Nice series. Always love to see foxes. The third one is a really nice full body shot. - TF

Awwww! So CUTE! He/she really looks comfortable with you. What a great opportunity. I have not even seen one here. I just adore the last shot for some reason. Thank you for posting these!

How do you do it? Do you raise these critters yourself? If I got within 200 yards of a fox, it wouldn't stick around. You are one with nature.

Beautiful series, these are excellent Eric. And I'll echo Mike.. how do you do it?

Fantastic! I cant´take a decent portrait of my father´s dogs and you shot a complete series with a wild fox....hat´s off for you mate!

Marveous series, shows that you understand animals, and really take your time in order to prevent spooking them. Very, very good work.

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Originally Posted by w.slayman

Marveous series, shows that you understand animals, and really take your time in order to prevent spooking them. Very, very good work.

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Thanks to all of you for the comments. yes patience i have learned is all it takes. You would not believe how much time I spend sneaking, hiding and crawling on the ground. If you ease in little by little the animals don't seem as nervous. And when I am done with the photos I sneak back the same way as not to spoke them as I leave. :D

Happy Turkey Day to all!

Eric, these pictures are absolutely beautiful and so is the Red Fox. I truly enjoyed them and will be back for more "viewings". I had to trap some feral cats that had taken up residence in my large backyard and a Gray Fox got in the trap. It was also a beautiful fox and had the cutest little face just like your Red Fox. I loved it! It made me so sick to see it in the trap :( that I didn't even get my camera. It was quickly released.

Wonderful photo's, number 4 is terrific.

You must give me some tips on sneaking up on things. I am still waiting to get a photo of my first fox, they have normally disappeared by the time I get the camera ready.

Roger R.