Tuesday 1 March 2011

Reynard Returns.

Continuation from previous post .....
After disappearing for an hour or so the young urban fox returned but this time I was actually in the garden doing some weeding and the camera was close at hand. It casually walked across the border and decided to lie down behind a bare stem as if trying to hide! 

As I tried to get a better view my movements were closely monitored but this creature seemed totally unfazed by my reasonably close presence.



It eventually moved further in amongst the limited foliage and laid still for a while before slowly taking its leave and disappearing through the hedge. 

Just another magical wildlife encounter.   FAB.
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39 comments:

  1. Carol Mattingly1 March 2011 at 22:59

    Unbelievable photos. Can't believe he came back with you out and laid down. Carol

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  2. Tricia Ryder1 March 2011 at 23:12

    That surely was one of those rare wildlife moments and great you had your camera to hand to have a record of the moment - lovely pictures and such a beautiful fox (if one can say that about a male!)

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  3. Ginnymo2 March 2011 at 00:38

    OMG!! Such beautiful close ups!! Awesome!! She's beautiful!!

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  4. Lois Evensen2 March 2011 at 01:24

    Oh, Frank, these images are truly incredible. Just wonderful!

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  5. Julie G.2 March 2011 at 01:51

    Magical, indeed! How fortunate you were to observe such a beautiful creature. Fantastic images!

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  6. KaHolly2 March 2011 at 02:09

    Amazing. I'm sure 'time stood still' for you during this encounter. Such incredible pictures. Bet he returns on another day! ~karen

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  7. Red2 March 2011 at 02:42

    Super pictures! You've got more patience and slynesss than the fox on this one.

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  8. Montanagirl2 March 2011 at 04:48

    Fabulous shots! What an experience for you.

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  9. grammie g2 March 2011 at 04:56

    Hi Frank..magical wildlife encouter indeed : }
    Fantastic photos, and I especially like the last one!!

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  10. Monts2 March 2011 at 08:49

    Hi Frank
    These are absolute crackers of the Fox, how did you get that close?

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  11. Midmarsh John2 March 2011 at 09:09

    As you say Frank - a magical wildlife encounter. Brilliant closeups.

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  12. Angie Moore2 March 2011 at 09:33

    Wonderful Frank. Lovely pictures.

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  13. FAB2 March 2011 at 17:36

    Thanks Carol. I'm not sure who was more surprised at his relaxed state!

    Hi Tricia. I think he has been making more daylight visits that we haven't noticed ... actually back again today.

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  14. FAB2 March 2011 at 17:42

    Hi Ginny. He or she certainly has a look about it. In reply to your previus comment it returned again today. I'm not sure we want a whole family tearing up the garden!!

    Thanks Lois.

    Hi Julie G. Definitely a magical moment.

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  15. FAB2 March 2011 at 17:50

    Hi Karen. How did you guess ... he was back again today.

    Cheers Red. Me ... sly as a fox ... well maybe!

    Hi Mona. Yes, and I didn't have to go looking for him.

    Thanks Grammie.

    Hi Monty. He seemed less concerned about my presence than I did of him. I guess he may be so young not to have any fear YET!!

    Thanks John.

    Thanks Angie.

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  16. holdingmoments2 March 2011 at 18:07

    Frank, a truly amazing experience. Superb pictures too.

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  17. FAB2 March 2011 at 18:43

    Thanks Keith.

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  18. Hilke Breder2 March 2011 at 21:42

    Fantastic close-ups, Frank! The fox must have felt it could trust you. Mammals can read us often better than we think.

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  19. FAB2 March 2011 at 23:32

    Hi Hilke. I'm sure you are right.

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  20. Mary Howell Cromer2 March 2011 at 23:44

    Gloriously magnificent Frank, what a blessed gift you are receiving~

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  21. Andy3 March 2011 at 00:14

    Foxes can be so photogenic.

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  22. FAB3 March 2011 at 12:31

    Thank you Mary. If only every day held such an interesting surprise.

    Thanks Andy. Appreciate your visit.

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  23. TonyC4 March 2011 at 12:05

    Hi Frank

    What an amazing experience. We also regularly see a fox in the wetlands here, but no photos so far. Beautifully captured and also beautifully told.

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  24. Hilke Breder4 March 2011 at 16:33

    Congratulations, Frank! Just saw your write-up in BirdingBlogs. Well earned! It's always a pleasure to visit your blog.

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  25. FAB4 March 2011 at 18:27

    Hi Tony. Compliment gratefully accepted.

    Hi Hilke. Thanks my friend. The invitation from Dawn came right out of the blue and chuffed to be in such exalted company.

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  26. Dave5 March 2011 at 02:33

    Wow! Those are amazing shots and an amazing encounter.

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  27. Cheryl5 March 2011 at 20:39

    Frank, such beautiful captures. I am a lover of the fox. Such wonderful coat and eyes.


    You could always capture it and bring it along to my gourmet restaurant.
    The menu at the moment features:
    Rabbit
    Rabbit and
    Rabbit............Ha!

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  28. theconstantwalker5 March 2011 at 22:27

    Lovely images of a beautiful creature. I am so fond of Foxes.

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  29. Bob Bushell6 March 2011 at 19:04

    Beautiful fox and so close to you, excellent pictures.

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  30. Karen the Artist8 March 2011 at 12:44

    Stunning images, lucky you to have such a beautiful visitor! Karen

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  31. Kelly9 March 2011 at 04:43

    ...speechless!!!

    ...also intensely jealous! :-)

    ...a gorgeous creature and gorgeous photos of him. What a wonderful experience to stare into that beautiful face!

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  32. FAB9 March 2011 at 17:02

    Thanks Dave.

    Hi Cheryl. Excellent idea ... I leave your address out for him!

    Cheers Andrew.

    Thanks Bob.

    Hi Karen (the Artist). I feel very privileged but not sure all the neighbours would agree.

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  33. FAB9 March 2011 at 17:04

    Hi Kelly. Speechless ... I don't beleive it! Mark you I took a deep breath when I saw it the first time.

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  34. Dawn Fine10 March 2011 at 23:37

    What an amazing encounter! Awesome photos!

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  35. FAB12 March 2011 at 00:04

    Hi Dawn. Yes it was a pleasurable garden encounter.

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  36. Tim James17 March 2011 at 09:36

    Frank, what a great moment to have captured. I particularly love the last shot; the eyes are stunning – Tim

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  37. FAB17 March 2011 at 18:23

    Thanks Tim. He keeps returning, hoping to find another mouse but hasn't been so obliging for more photos!

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  38. Bob Bushell18 July 2011 at 08:29

    How did you get closer than that. A miracle. Lovely photos.

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  39. FAB18 July 2011 at 19:01

    Hi Bob. An 'urban' youngster with obviously no fear of a two legged species!

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