Christmas Eve Day found me with a gap in my to-do list, so I packed up some stuff and headed to Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge for a quick hike on the Oak Point Trail.
Shortly after passing the Carter Meadows Road and trail, I became aware of something trotting down the road, coming in my direction. As I moved my Jeep to the side of the road, a red fox became distinguishable and it was on the hunt. During the next 20 minutes or so, in the eight degree temperature, this yearling fox allowed me to photograph it, seemingly undisturbed … what a gift of nature and an early Christmas present!
I’ll let the images tell the rest of the story, but if you don’t care to see wild animals eating other wild animals, stop looking before the mouse does his disappearing act. It’s tough, but it’s survival.
The song, “There’s Nothing Like a Dame” made me think that there is “Nothing Like a Fox” when it comes to beauty.
Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
I fully agree, Anna and Bill.
Absolutely awesome photos.
spectacular photos and story! Thanks for sharing!
Well done
I love the colors. I wonder if it is going to turn white this year????
Do red foxes (vulpes vulpes) turn winter white in your part of the world? I live in northern Europe and have never seen a red fox with white fur. However, we have an almost extinct Mountain Fox ( alopex lagopus) which has white fur in winter, and turns gray-brown or grey-black in summer.
Both species are a sight for sore eyes.